Lesson 1

A course introducing students to sustainable agriculture, more specifically 4R Nutrient Stewardship and its framework including using the 4Rs (Right Source @ Right Rate, Right Time, Right Place®). Discussions surround what applications can be made by using the 4R Nutrient Stewardship to feed a growing population, while maximizing yields and sustainability, and yet minimizing environmental impacts and concerns. This introduction to 4R Nutrient Stewardship opens the floor to discussions about modern agriculture and its sustainable applications for the future and why these discussions are important.