Agronomy E-Learning Academy (Crop Professional Certificate)
The business of growing crops has become more complicated as the agriculture industry is challenged with increasing production demands while minimizing environmental impact. New technologies and a knowledge-based future will require agriculture professionals to have a thorough understanding of the entire crop production system. The Agronomy e-Learning Academy gives agricultural professionals the essential skills they need to thrive in the future.
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Overview
Rooted in excellence — Elevate your agriculture career with Purdue’s Agronomy E-Learning Academy
For more than 150 years, Purdue University has upheld its land-grant mission to empower agriculture professionals with the knowledge and tools needed to grow and innovate. Today, we continue this legacy with the Agronomy E-Learning Academy, which offers 100% online courses designed to meet the needs of modern agriculture. By addressing today’s agronomy challenges, these flexible online courses teach skills essential to innovating the entire crop production system.
Take any one of our industry-leading courses — Agronomy Essentials, Precision Agriculture or Nutrient Management — and learn to navigate the complexities of modern agriculture with confidence. Or complete all three courses and earn a Crop Professional Certificate. Are you interested in corporate or group discounts? Contact us to learn about tailored solutions to advance your team’s agricultural expertise. Together, we can help your team build skills for the future and grow a better tomorrow.
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Program Specifics
Our flagship course, providing broad-based agronomic knowledge. The course follows the growing season, beginning with a study of soil and land, then proceeding through seed selection, planting, growth, development, nutrients, diagnostics, pest management, harvest, and storage. This course does not require any background knowledge of agronomy. The Agronomy Essentials non-credit course is delivered 100% online to meet the needs of professionals in all areas of agriculture. The course provides a comprehensive baseline understanding of agronomy for growers and employees of agricultural service and supply companies. Agronomy Essentials promotes important knowledge that will expand your understanding and communication skills.
Our latest and most advanced course. It covers the chemistry and microbiology of soil and plant nutrients. The latter part of the course includes the selection and application of nutrients in the field. This course is best suited for people with an understanding of agronomy and basic chemistry. Agricultural nutrient applications are associated with some of today’s most concerning environmental issues, including impacts on water quality and contributions to greenhouse gasses. In addition, crop nutrient expenses are second only to land costs as an overall expense for farmers. Managing nutrients is one of the more complicated aspects of producing crops, as considerations vary by nutrient source, placement, timing, the rate of application, and are dramatically affected by the weather.
Delves into the technology and techniques of site-specific farming. Each weekly module concludes with a video discussion involving farmers and retailers who are successfully using the technology in their profession. This course is best suited for those with at least a basic understanding of agronomy. Applying technology to crop production through mechanization, fertilizers, crop protection chemistry, genetics, and other innovations over the years has resulted in multiple-fold gains in productivity and efficiency. The application of information technology to crop production, known as precision agriculture, has already transformed many aspects of crop production and promises even more. Today’s precision farming era took root in the 1990’s, but its origins go back further from advancements in computer processing, data storage and transmission capabilities, global positioning systems, robotics, and much more.
Agronomy e-Learning Academy students are eligible for the Chapter 33 Post-9/11 GI Bill benefit. Check your eligibility or enrollment status on eBenefits at the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs website. If you have any questions, regarding your benefits and this program, please contact the program administrator. For questions regarding VA benefits at Purdue University, please contact the Veteran and Military Success Center.
Former Retail Manager Uses Purdue’s Agronomy e-Learning Classes to Help Her Manage Her Family’s Agricultural Construction Business
For Haley Rogers, working on a farm is second nature. She grew up around it – watching her grandfather and then her dad run Southwest Precision Ag, Inc., a family business that specializes in agricultural construction. For over 50 years, her family has been helping farmers and other agricultural professionals optimize their land, improve their yields, and find success in a challenging industry. According to Rogers, who describes her work as “moving dirt and building farms,” agricultural construction is difficult – but there’s also nothing like it.
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