Climate Smart Agrology for Economic and Sustainable Production Microcredential
Badge awarded to
Harrison Gavel
Issued on 27 Jul 2026 by
Holland College
Description:
As Canada commits to reaching net zero emissions by 2050, the agricultural sector plays a pivotal role in this transformation. To meet these targets, it requires agrologists with expertise to champion innovative practices and technologies while safeguarding food security and economic sustainability.
This microcredential will equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to support agricultural professionals in adopting economically sustainable practices that also reduce their carbon footprint. Informed by the latest research and best practices, participants will select agrologist-led practices and technologies that are not only economically sustainable but also environmentally conscious. These transformative strategies will enable agrologists to guide their clients and stakeholders towards a greener, more resilient, and economically viable agricultural future.
Issuer
Holland College
info@hollandcollege.com
Holland College is the provincial community college for the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island (PEI).
Criteria
Learning Competencies:
By the end of this training, learners will be able to: select comprehensive agrologist-led practices and technologies that support the three priorities of climate-smart agriculture: •Sustainably increase agricultural productivity and incomes. •Adapt and build resilience of people and food systems to climate change. •Reduce and/or remove GHG emissions, where possible.
Success Criteria:
The assessment for this microcredential will require learners to demonstrate the ability to:
- Evaluate relevant climate-smart agriculture practices and technologies in the context of a farming operation.
- Justify choice of agrologist-led practices and technologies to improve operations’ adaptive resilience and lower carbon footprint.
- Apply principles of economic analysis (i.e. cost-benefit analysis) to support the selection and adoption of climate-smart agriculture practices and technologies.
- Propose a farm-specific climate-smart plan for chosen practices and technologies.
