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Unit 1: Ecological Concepts and Principles
Introduction
Agroecology Framework
What is an Ecosystem?
Ecological Principles for Ag Systems
Unit 2: Applying Ecological Principles
From Principles to Practice
Sustainable Crop Production
Key Practices (Crops)
Sustainable Livestock Production
Key Practices (Animals)
Unit 3: Systems in Action
Monitoring Agroecosystems
Organic Agriculture
Authors/Acknowledgements
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Unit 2: Applying Ecological Principles
Reduced- and No-Till Resources
Classification of Conservation Tillage Practices in California Irrigated Row Crop Systems
Conservation Technology Information Center
Tillage Systems (University of Minnesota Tillage Program)
ATTRA No-Till Case Studies:
Bauer Farm: Cover Crop Cocktails on Former CRP Land
Brown’s Ranch: Improving Soil Health Improves the Bottom Line
Miller Farm: Restoring Grazing Land with Cover Crops
Richter Farm: Cover Crop Cocktails in a Forage-Based System
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