SSC 541 Soil Fertility- Section 001 and 602

Course Description
This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the soil-plant relationships, soil fertility, plant nutrition, and nutrient management. Emphasis will be given to soil conditions affecting the availability of nutrients in the soil, the use of soil and plant analysis as a tool for soil fertility and plant nutrition management, and environmental quality associated with the application of fertilizers.

This course is offered as a Distance Education Course every Spring semester. To learn more about course objectives and outcomes, click here.

Nutrient Management Planners

We co-teach a week-long Extension course focused on training Nutrient Management Planners. In North Carolina, Nutrient Management Plans are required for farms with animal waste management systems regulated by the NC Division of Water Resources, as well as farms located in nutrient-sensitive watersheds. These plans must meet federal technical standards and be certified by a technical specialist approved by the NC Soil and Water Conservation Commission. Completion of this nutrient management course is one required component of the application to become a certified technical specialist. The course is offered twice a year, and you can find more information here.