Grow your agronomy understanding and drive profitable growth.
You'll gain foundational knowledge of soil science crucial for crop advising.
Dive into the science behind soil health, learning about different soil types, properties, and how they impact plant growth.
You'll learn how to create and implement effective fertilization plans tailored to specific crops.
Explore critical nutrients for various crops, and develop skills in planning and applying fertilizers efficiently.
You'll be equipped to manage and mitigate pest and disease impacts effectively.
Learn to identify common pests and diseases and understand sustainable management practices to protect your crops.
You'll master the techniques for optimal water usage to enhance crop yields.
Focus on irrigation systems, scheduling, and water conservation strategies critical in sustainable agriculture.
You'll become proficient in using agronomic data to make precise agricultural decisions.
Gain practical experience in monitoring crop health and environmental factors and analyze data for actionable insights.
You'll understand how to incorporate sustainable methods into everyday farming operations.
Explore the principles of sustainable agriculture, including crop rotation, organic farming, and reduced chemical use.
You'll learn to apply genetic information to select and cultivate superior crops.
Delve into the world of plant genetics to understand how genetic traits can be manipulated for crop enhancement.
You'll be adept at using modern technologies to increase farm productivity and efficiency.
Explore the latest in precision farming tools from drones to sensors and how they revolutionize crop management.
You'll be prepared to foresee and manage potential risks in agriculture proactively.
Learn about the kinds of risks faced by farmers, including environmental, financial, and operational, and how to mitigate them effectively.
You'll be skilled at selecting and promoting crops with high market demand.
Understand how to analyze market trends and choose crop types that promise higher profitability.
You'll be knowledgeable about agricultural policies impacting farming activities.
Familiarize yourself with national and global agricultural policies, understanding compliance to optimize your farming operations.
You'll develop strategies to elevate your agronomy practice into a thriving business.
Cap off your learning by applying your new skills to business planning and development, ensuring your expertise leads to measurable growth and profitability.
Support Development
Building on the previous module, you'll learn stress management techniques, how to deal with anxiety, and resilience-building strategies. You’ll learn to have faith and belief in yourself and transmit this to others. We’ll revisit the work you did in Modules 2 and 3 and fill out any additional detail or clarity. This module prepares you emotionally to manage the way forward seamlessly.
I'm Todd Steiancher, a seasoned coach specializing in enhancing agronomic expertise for producers and crop advisers. Growing up with a deep connection to farming instilled a passion in me for preserving agricultural legacies, even after our family farm was sold due to succession issues. My work has ranged from improving food security in Zambia to advocating for effective farming practices back home. Alongside my wife, Adrienne, I am dedicated to fostering innovative and traditional farming methods to ensure a prosperous future for the next generations of farmers.
Grow your agronomy understanding and drive profitable growth.