Nutrient & Waste Management
Segment: 8. Plant Culture & Propagation, Standard: Develop and implement a plant management plan for crop production. (Technical II.C.2) Produce crops using a plant management plan. (Pathway II.C.3)
Description
Identify common storage and management of nutrients, develop a disposal plan for waste water and organic material, establish an emergency plan for possible environmental discharge or spills, as well as an operational and maintenance plan.
Resources
- Manure & Nutrient Management (USDA NRCS)
- Guest Speaker: local MAEAP technician
- What is a Farm Management Plan?
- Nutrient Plan (USDA NRCS)
- Greenhouse Management Software
Teaching Methods
Brainstorming, Lecture Discussion, Paired or Small Group Discussion, Case Study, Field Trip, Resource People, Experiment, Supervised Study