AGRC M01L - Sustainable Irrigation – Irrigation Agronomy Micro-Credential
Course Description
Sustainable Irrigation (Irrigation Agronomy) provides opportunity for the learner to develop the understanding and practical skills required for farm level management to adjust agronomic packages and practices to optimize benefits of irrigated cropping systems and data-driven application of irrigation to ensure water is applied at the right time, in the right place and at the right amount for maximum sustainable yields
Course Eligibility
Upon completion of the required Irrigation Agronomy courses, learners receive verification of completion and become eligible to expand their knowledge through a micro-credential corresponding to the specialization(s) earned. The micro-credential is an in-person three-day course where learners demonstrate competency in all learning objectives.
Required Courses for Irrigation Agronomy Micro-credential:
- Course 1 - Overview of Irrigation
- Course 2 - Irrigation Systems
- Course 5 - Irrigation Cropping Systems
- Course 6 - Irrigation Management
Course Outline
Learner Outcomes
- Create an economically viable irrigated cropping system rotation
- Identify necessary changes to agronomic packages from dry land farming
- Determine plant available water and allowable depletion
- Determine when and how much to irrigate
The micro-credential is an in-person three-day course where learners demonstrate competency in all learning objectives. For more information, contact irrigation@usask.ca.
Notes
The Sustainable Irrigation program is a non-credit community-level program. Learners have the option to use their completed courses in this program towards two different micro-credentials - Sustainable Irrigation - Irrigation Agronomy and Sustainable Irrigation - Water Management.
Learners are introduced to the conditions required for sustainable irrigation, including topics related to protection of the environment, regulations, technical design, water management, and farm management. The program focuses on developing the foundational knowledge required for sound decision making in irrigated agriculture.
Program Outline
Learners must complete a minimum of four courses to complete the program with the option of completing all six. Two courses, Overview of Irrigation and Irrigation Systems are required prerequisites for any of the remaining courses.
A specialization in Water Management can be earned by completing the required prerequisite courses and two additional courses, Water Conveyance and Water Management and Drainage. A specialization in Irrigation Agronomy is earned by completing the prerequisite courses and the courses Irrigated
Cropping Systems and Irrigation Management. A learner may complete all six courses and earn both specializations.
Upon completion of a specialization, learners receive verification of completion and become eligible to expand their knowledge through a micro-credential corresponding to the specialization(s) earned. The micro-credential is an in-person three-day course where learners demonstrate competency in all learning objectives. For more information, contact irrigation@usask.ca.