BRIDGES MODERN AGRONOMIST
MODERN AGRONOMIST PROGRAM
The course and practical trainings are designed for agronomists willing to build their knowledge and skills in the topics and issues that are most needed for a practicing agronomist.

Topics include basic soil physical and biological characteristics, resource conservation, soil fertility, irrigation, drainage, water quality, soil and tissue analysis and interpretation, fertilizers and other nutrient sources, soil pH and liming, pest identification, sampling and control, cropping systems, planting practices, crop growth and development, some aspects of harvest and other issues.

Upon completion of the program agronomists should have fundamental knowledge of soil and water, nutrient management, pest management and crop management.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
SCHEDULE 2025
(NOVEMBER - 4 DAYS, DECEMBER - 2 DAYS, DECEMBER - 4 DAYS)
Module I
Module II
Module III
November

December

December
1ST MODULE PHOTOS AND VIDEO
WHY BRIDGES MODERN AGRONOMIST PROGRAM IS ESPECIALLY USEFUL FOR PROFESSIONAL AGRONOMISTS?
most importantly – be the best in agronomy!
It combines trainings, interactive discussions and individual consultations,
a small group suitable
for efficient learning process,
convenient schedule allowing to attend the program without having to miss critical field work periods,
opportunity to gain knowledge and skills from top US schools without having to travel to the US,
a great platform to obtain new information and discuss it with colleagues from Ukraine and the US,
always new topics,
ability to discuss issues specific to your farm or company with American experts,
HAROLD WATTERS
Dr Watters holds a Ph.D. degree in agronomy and is a practicing agronomist (Ohio, USA)
MANAGING GROUP
MARK LICHT
LINA DOTSENKO
FRED WOCASEK
RON GODIN
KONOVALCHUK
VOLODYMYR
Expert in soil testing and fertilizing (Kansas, USA)
Dr. Godin holds a Ph.D. degree in agronomy and is an expert on soil fertility (Colorado, USA)
Dr. Licht holds a Ph.D. degree in agronomy and is a practicing agronomist (Iowa, USA)
Dr. Dotsenko holds a Ph.D. degree in economics and is an expert in agricultural extension education and consulting (Ukraine)
Dr. Konovalchuk holds a Ph.D. degree in applied and agricultural economics from Penn State and is an expert in agribusiness and economic policies

IMPLEMENTED PROJECTS:

Компанії

BRIDGES MODERN AGRONOMIST 2024

During the three modules of the program participants were trained on topics that are included in the standard training program, and also received an opportunity to become familiar with results of the latest agronomic research conducted by leading agricultural universities in the United States in partnership with private companies. Read more

1

BRIDGES MODERN AGRONOMIST 2023

The success of the BRIDGES Modern Agronomist program in previous years contributed to an increase in enrollment of agronomists, managers, and specialists of various levels from Ukrainian grain companies and grain production infrastructure. Read more

Books without year 2022

BRIDGES MODERN AGRONOMIST 2022

Russian aggression against Ukraine did not prevent the implementation of all three modules of the “BRIDGES Modern Agronomist 2022” program. The American trainers of the program focused on the urgent needs of the Ukrainian grain and oilseed sector in 2022. Read more

bridges-0079-q16iixvvy57i76whahekektmbpfqwuvconpesfye1o

BRIDGES MODERN AGRONOMIST 2021

The advanced training program “BRIDGES Modern Agronomist 2021” was attended by specialists from leading Ukrainian agricultural enterprises and representative offices of international companies. Read more

bridges-0071-q0gse8636lfh607xv0wzc1dbbqiw97xx8w3mdhsnhw

BRIDGES MODERN AGRONOMIST 2020

In June and December 2020, BRIDGES held the 2nd and 3rd modules of the American advanced training program "BRIDGES Modern Agronomist 2020”. Read more

Start of the program BRIDGES Modern Agronomist 2020

The first module of Modern Agronomist program organized by BRIDGES took place in Kyiv on February 19-22, 2020. Issues reviewed during the first modules included soil fertility, nutrition, production risk management and others. The group discussed principles of Integrated Pest Management approach that included lectures, discussions and questions and answers session. Read more

FACTS
ABOUT US
at the consulting market
study tours to the US
clients participated in the BRIDGES study tours to the US
completed consulting projects in agribusiness and government regulatory policies
since
2008
1000+
120+
150+
Vitalii Zavadskii
LLC "Agrosolutions"
I RECOMMEND BRIDGES!
Vasyl Serdiuk
"Kharkiv Fruit Company"
Vasyl Turynskii
"Sheep & Goat Producers Association of Ukraine"
Andrii Shkliar
"CTS – Consulting"
Alex Lissitsa
"IMC" / UCAB
Mykola Kaplun
"FC LTD"
Igor Bragynets
"Alfa-Agro"
Liliana Dmytriyeva "Brusvyana"
Leonid Tsentilo
"Agrofirma Kolos"
Yevgen Naichenko "Ksylema Plant"
Igor Shylyuk
"Cygnet Holding"
Pavel Tulba
"Gorih Prychernomor'ya"
Myhaylo Mykytiuk
"West Actives"