Program Objectives
Intro
- Be able to state a reason to engage with agroecology
Definition and Goals
- Understand the multiple uses of the term agroecology
- Be able to state the 3 key areas and goals of agroecology
- Be able to distinguish the scope and boundaries of the agroecology framework
Principles
- Be able to name the 4 guiding principles of agroecology
- Understand key ecological concepts integrating agroecology’s key areas
Agroecosystems
- Be able to describe the components of an agroecosystem
- Understand the many scales, interactions, and dynamics of an agroecosystem
- Identify with an agroecosystem relevant to your work
Tour
- Understand how agroecology is integral to the mission at Archbold Biological Station
- Have observed landscape factors impacting agroecosystem dynamics
- Understand the impact of management practices at field and landscape scales
Extension
- Have identified priority areas and impact indicators relevant to agroecology
- Have identified a new or existing program that can incorporate agroecology
- Be able to use the agroecology framework to development an Extension program
Thank you!!!
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