Crop rotations on diversified farms (original) (raw)
{Tool}Crop rotations on diversified farms. Creator(s): Mohler, Charles L.. Issuing Organisation(s): Southern Regional Extension Forestry. (2013)
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Document available online at: http://www.conservationwebinars.net/webinars/crop-rotations-on-diversified-farms
Summary in the original language of the document
The webinar offers an overview of how crop rotation can be used as a multi-functional management technique to address pests and weeds in diversified systems. Emphasis is placed on considerations for weed, pest, and nutrient management, based on examples and input for farmers. It shows, among other topics, how to use excel worksheets to plan and map crop rotations. It can be accessed any time and offers a certificate of participation. The webinar is targeted both to newcomers and experienced organic farmers. Webinar contents are based on experiences made in the Northeastern part of the United States but the concepts can be applied on other countries.
| EPrint Type: | Practice tool |
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| Teaser: | Plan crop rotations on worksheets and transfer them on fields |
| What problem does the tool address?: | Planning an appropriate crop rotation is a key point for organic farming. |
| What solution does the tool offer?: | Overview on crop rotation planning. Practical hints are presented with how-to’s examples. |
| Country: | United States of America |
| Type of Practice Tool: | Online courses |
| Theme: | Soil quality and fertility |
| Keywords: | arable farming, crop rotation, disease control, pest control, weed management |
| Keywords: | arable farming, crop rotation, plant disease control, pest control, weed management, soil quality |
| Agrovoc keywords: | Englisharable farminghttp://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c\_36528Englishcrop rotationhttp://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c\_6662Englishpest controlhttp://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c\_5726Englishplant disease controlhttp://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c\_5960Englishweed controlhttp://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c\_8345Englishsoil fertilityhttp://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c\_7170Englishsoil qualityUNSPECIFIED |
| Subjects: | Crop husbandry > Crop combinations and interactions Soil Crop husbandry > Crop health, quality, protection Crop husbandry > Weed management |
| Research affiliation: | European Union > Horizon 2020 > OK-Net ArableUSA > Other organizations USA European Union > Organic Farm Knowledge European Union > Horizon 2020 > OK-Net Arable > selected tools |
| Related Links: | http://www.sare.org/Learning-Center/Books/Crop-Rotation-on-Organic-Farms, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/32526 |
| Project ID: | ofk |
| Deposited By: | Krabsen, Janne |
| ID Code: | 32526 |
| Deposited On: | 18 Apr 2018 14:48 |
| Last Modified: | 02 Apr 2025 08:42 |
| Document Language: | English |
| Status: | Published |
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