BRIDGES MODERN AGRONOMIST

MODERN AGRONOMIST PROGRAM

The course and practical trainings are designed for agronomists willing to build their knowledge and skills in the topics and issues that are most needed for a practicing agronomist.

Topics include basic soil physical and biological characteristics, resource conservation, soil fertility, irrigation, drainage, water quality, soil and tissue analysis and interpretation, fertilizers and other nutrient sources, soil pH and liming, pest identification, sampling and control, cropping systems, planting practices, crop growth and development, some aspects of harvest and other issues.

Upon completion of the program agronomists should have fundamental knowledge of soil and water, nutrient management, pest management and crop management.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

SCHEDULE 2022

(FEBRUARY - 4 DAYS, JUNE - 2 DAYS, DECEMBER - 4 DAYS)

February

June

December

Online

Offline

Offline

1ST MODULE PHOTOS AND VIDEO

WHY BRIDGES MODERN AGRONOMIST PROGRAM IS ESPECIALLY USEFUL FOR PROFESSIONAL AGRONOMISTS?

most importantly – be the best in agronomy!

It combines trainings, interactive discussions and individual consultations,

a small group suitable
for efficient learning process,

convenient schedule allowing to attend the program without having to miss critical field work periods,

opportunity to gain knowledge and skills from top US schools without having to travel to the US,

a great platform to obtain new information and discuss it with colleagues from Ukraine and the US,

always new topics,

ability to discuss issues specific to your farm or company with American experts,

HAROLD WATTERS

Dr Watters holds a Ph.D. degree in agronomy and is a practicing agronomist (Ohio, USA)

MANAGING GROUP

MARK LICHT

LINA DOTSENKO

FRED WOCASEK

RON GODIN

KONOVALCHUK

VOLODYMYR

Expert in soil testing and fertilizing (Kansas, USA)

Dr. Godin holds a Ph.D. degree in agronomy and is an expert on soil fertility (Colorado, USA)

Dr. Licht holds a Ph.D. degree in agronomy and is a practicing agronomist (Iowa, USA)

Dr. Dotsenko holds a Ph.D. degree in economics and is an expert in agricultural extension education and consulting (Ukraine)

Dr. Konovalchuk holds a Ph.D. degree in applied and agricultural economics from Penn State and is an expert in agribusiness and economic policies

IMPLEMENTED PROJECTS:

BRIDGES Modern Agronomist

February 19-22, 2020

First BRIDGES Agronomy Forum took place in Kiev and brought together agricultural producers and experts of the industry from Ukraine, USA, France and Azerbaijan.

BRIDGES Modern Agronomist. Module III

On December 16 - 19 the third module of "BRIDGES Modern Agronomist 2020" program was completed.

The leading American agronomists, Dr. Harold Watters (Ohio) and Dr. Mark Licht (Iowa), talked about plant decisions, field productivity, planning on-farm trials, as well as use of pesticides in field crops, plant nutrition and much more.