Main Navigation
Apply Now Request Info


Loading...

NRBB 1022 - Soil: The Basics

  • NonCredit
View available sections

Learning the fundamentals of soil health and management is the first step in becoming successful at growing a crop, pasture, or garden. Understanding your property’s soil characteristics in relation to potential uses can save a lot of time, money, and frustration. In this course, you will learn the fundamentals of physical, chemical, and biological properties of soils. Hands-on activities will guide you to learn more about soil fertility and soil texture. Five soil health principles will be introduced as a sustainable approach to long-term soil health. A solid understanding of the importance of soil health and soil characteristics will inform and improve land management decisions.

Noncredit courses do not produce academic credit nor appear on a Colorado State University academic transcript.

Please note that there are no refunds for open entry courses.

Textbooks and Materials

All materials are supplied within the online course.

Instructors