AGPR18B
Module 18B: Crop Management Plan (Core)
Outcome
Prepare a management plan for an operation of one or more specific species of crop.
Indicators
(a) Identify specific crops (e.g., wheat, canola, lentils, fruit, vegetables and forage) for a farm operation.
(b) Explore the advantages and disadvantages of a two-year, three-year, four-year and longer crop rotation.
(c) Analyze the influence of soil types, land features and climate on the choice of crop rotation.
(d) Identify the buildings and equipment required for a chosen crop production operation.
(e) Identify the farming cycle date ranges for a chosen crop rotation (e.g., impact of spring and fall frost dates and the reasons for the order of crops in the rotation).
(f) Identify planting methods for crops in a rotation (e.g., air seeder, planter and specialized seeder for forage crops).
(g) Identify harvesting methods for crops in a rotation (e.g., swathing, baling, green chopping and straight cutting) and the advantages and disadvantages of using crop desiccation products.
(h) Explain which fertilizers and chemicals can be used for a chosen crop rotation.
(i) Describe the process, advantages and disadvantages in applying chemicals (e.g., pre-plant, pre-emergence and post emergence) and fertilizers (e.g., broadcast, seed placed, mid row and side banded) to chosen crops.
(j) Analyze the finances of a crop operation including seasonal workers, buy or lease equipment options, accessibility to markets, cost of input, cash input advances, crop insurance, forward contracting, the risks versus the advantages of forward contracting and expected revenue.
(k) Describe the implications of climate change (e.g., drought, deluge and storms) on the growth, harvesting and yield of crops.
(l) Prepare an effective time management schedule that balances farm time with school, recreation and work and considers seasonal time management differences.
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