As mentioned on the Course Content Introduction page, "Assigned readings," "assigned video lectures" and "assigned web resources" are the key content for this course and information within these assignments will be used in the development of assessment tools - i.e., quizzes, exams, etc.
Also note that the first link under each "Assigned Video Lectures" heading is to the original Prezi content. If you'd like to learn more about how I've created the video lectures you'll be watching (hopefully) throughout the semester, I've actually recorded a video about the process I use for recording videos the you can watch by clicking here!
"Supplemental" readings, web resources, and video content can be helpful in providing additional context to the assigned materials. It's likely that over the course of the semester additional supplemental resources will be added to this page, so plan to check back frequently.
And, if you come across a resource you believe would be a helpful addition to this content page, please do share it with me.
Assigned Readings:
"Vegetable Production and Practices"
Chapter 8 - Organic and Sustainable Vegetable Production
"2017 Cornell Integrated Crop and Pest Management Guidelines for Commercial Vegetable Production"
The video lectures below are narrated recordings of this Prezi. There are many images in this Prezi so it make take some time to access the entire presentation depending upon the speed of your Internet connection.
"Integrated Crop Management Video 1 - Introduction" (3:59 minutes) (link)
"Integrated Crop Management Video 10 - Chemical Control" (6:52 minutes) (link)
"Integrated Crop Management Video 11 - Record Keeping" (6:52 minutes) (link)
Assigned Online Resources:
"Using Growing Degree Days to Predict Plant Stages"
A thorough, eight page fact sheet from Montana State University that explains the process for calculating growing degree days can be accessed by clicking here.
"About Growing Degree Days (NEWA)"
A slightly more indepth discussion of growing degree day models that have been developed for various plant diseases and insect pests can be accessed by clicking here.
"About the Network for Environment and Weather Applications (NEWA)"
A very brief history of NEWA can be accessed by clicking here.
Supplemental Readings:
Coming soon.
Supplemental Online Resources:
"Applying the Principles of Sustainable Farming"
This ATTRA (Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas) webpage offers a straightforward overview of the strategies for growing food that we'll be studying throughout the semester. It can be accessed by clicking here.
"Teaching Organic Farming and Gardening: Resources for Instructors"
Born from nearly fifty years of teaching organic farming skills at the University of California - Santa Cruz. We'll be referring to content in this online resource throughout the semester. It can be accessed by clicking here.
"Climate Smart Farming Growing Degree Day Calculator"
Updated daily, you can find accumulated growing degree days for any location in the northeastern U.S. by adding an address. You can access the calculator by clicking here.
Supplemental Video Content:
"Horticulture Apps on the Network for Environment and Weather Applications (NEWA)"
In this November 2016 presentation Juliet Carroll, Fruit IPM Coordinator, New York State IPM Program introduces NEWA, describes currently functionality and discusses plans for future enhancements. It can be accessed by clicking here.