INAG213

Restriction: Must be in a major in AGNR-College of Agriculture & Natural Resources; or permission of AGNR-Institute of Applied Agriculture department. Additional information: Priority in enrollment will be given to students within the Institute of Applied Agriculture. Crop Production Practices covers the applied methods of producing various vegetable and agronomic crops in Maryland. This course focuses on commercial scale production where economics impact production decisions. Topics include crop rotation, cropping systems, nutrient management, and integrated pest control strategies. Throughout the course, economically, socially and ecologically sustainable production practices will be addressed. Students will have in-person field trips to Terp Farm in Upper Marlboro, MD on select weeks. Students may ride in university- provided transportation or provide their own transportation.