This micro-learning unit serves as an introduction to agroecology, a sustainable and holistic approach to farming that integrates ecological principles with agricultural practices. Designed to provide foundational knowledge, the unit explores how agroecology supports food security, climate resilience, and environmental sustainability.
Through a structured learning pathway, this unit will:
- Provide an overview of agroecology, defining its principles and relevance in modern farming.
- Highlight the 13 core principles of agroecology, which guide sustainable farming practices.
- Introduce the concept of food forests, using real-world examples like Precious’ farm to illustrate agroecological systems.
- Direct learners to further micro-units, diving deeper into agroecology’s practical applications.
This course is designed for anyone interested in sustainable farming, from beginners to experienced growers. By the end of the unit, learners will have a strong foundation in agroecology and be prepared to explore more specialised topics.
I enjoyed this intro to agroecology. It covers a nice amount of information to help me understand how we should think about our farms serving different functions and taking the resources, animals, people and heritage into account. I like the use of a food forest as an agroecological system. It would be nice to incorporate the possible actions of the animals that we may come across in our food forest, maybe even our own chickens scratching around in the areas we want them in.
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Course Includes
- 4 Lessons
- 1 Quiz
Jabulile Ayanda Mbona Mpumalanga Thembisile Hani municipality I have a clear understanding of what Agroecology is mostly we must work with nature and not against it.