A new session of the free online course “Animal Agriculture and Climate Change” is being offered starting on May 1. This 12-hour self-paced course covers basic climate science as well as specific impacts on different animal species, adaptation and mitigation, and ways to communicate this information to others. The course also offers continuing education credits from Certified Crop Advisor (CCA), the American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists and many Professional Engineer licensing programs.
From their website:
“If you are in the business of preparing farmers for a successful future, the topic of Animal Agriculture and Climate Change cannot be overlooked or underestimated. Recent weather events, historical averages, or what the media is telling you is not the complete picture. Understanding the issue means more than listening to sound bites and reading the latest headlines.”
For more information or to register, please go to https://animalagclimatechange.org/online-course/
Course lessons include:
- Climate is Always Changing: Recent Weather Trends
- Climate Impacts on Animal Production
- Adaptation and Risk Management
- Climate Science
- Greenhouse Gas Sources
- Mitigation Options
- Regulations, Policy, and Market Opportunities
- Communication Strategies during Controversy