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Educational Resources
Explore learning modules covering topics like water quality, plant nutrition, and more.
Controlled Environment Agriculture Learning Modules
We've developed a learning module series on controlled environment agriculture (CEA), beginning with water quality and the role of beneficial microbes in plant health. Future modules will explore essential topics like plant nutrition and more, providing learners with a strong foundation for sustainable CEA practices.
Learn moreAquaponics 101 Canvas Course
This course, built and led by Dr. David Cline, includes multiple learning modules that guide you through the basics of an aquaponics system and its various applications. While it is geared toward educators, anyone who is interested in learning about aquaponics is welcome to take this course and should find value in its contents. It is a self-paced online training course that provides basic information about aquaculture, hydroponics, water quality, fish biology, plant biology, integrated pest management, system design, and classroom applications. Each learning module contains short quiz questions to help you review the concepts presented. After you complete all of the learning modules, you will receive a certificate of completion for training credit in basic aquaponics.
Learn moreGreenhouse Production Webinars
These webinars are a collaborative effort led by Dr. Jeremy Pickens at Auburn University and Dr. Bob Hochmuth at the University of Florida. Our greenhouse production series is designed to enhance extension efforts, offering general farmers practical, research-based guidance on sustainable and efficient greenhouse practices to boost productivity and navigate industry challenges.
Learn moreVirtual Greenhouse
We're developing a virtual greenhouse experience, allowing users to wear VR goggles to explore a realistic greenhouse environment without needing to visit a physical site. This immersive tool will eventually feature gamified elements, where users can diagnose nutrient deficiencies in plants, make educated guesses, and learn through hands-on interaction to build their understanding over time.
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