Sustainable Agriculture
Certificate in Applied Science
25 Credit Hours
The Sustainable Agriculture certificate addresses large and small-scale food production from seed to sales with an emphasis on farms and food markets. The coursework covers sustainable agricultural practices, organic farming, and post-harvest handling. Graduates will have the skills to network businesses that comprise the local food system, including wholesalers, farmers market managers, equipment providers, farm-to-school operations, and urban agriculture.
Major Requirements
| AGR 201 | Introduction to Sustainable Agriculture | 3 | |
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Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 |
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| CUL 178 | Farm to Plate | 3 | |
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Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 Prerequisites |
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| CWE 113 | Cooperative Work Experience | 3 | |
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Lec: 0 Lab: 15 Credit:3 |
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| HRT 125 | Soils | 4 | |
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Lec: 3 Lab: 3 Credit:4 |
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| HRT 130 | Greenhouse Production | 3 | |
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Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 |
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| HRT 139 | Plant Propagation | 3 | |
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Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 |
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| HRT 144 | Plant Pests | 3 | |
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Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 |
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| HRT 269 | Edible Landscaping | 3 | |
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Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 |
| Total: | 25 |
Admission Requirements
Admission into this program requires proof of high school graduation (or GED) and qualifying placement levels.