Prerequisite(s): PL SC 41; SL SC 51, 52, and enrolled in the Diploma in Agriculture program.
The Field Diagnostic School provides students with practical experience in recognizing and diagnosing various soil and crop production problems. By examining a range of demonstration and research plots, students will be exposed to a wide variety of agronomic practices and problems including weed control and herbicide damage, nutrient deficiencies, fertilizer application and damage, seeding practices and pest management. A local tour of soils will be used to illustrate differences in parent material and soil development. A final project will be completed by correspondence.
Note: Conducted during a three-day period in July between Years 1 and 2. A special fee will apply.