Agriculture - Regenerative Agriculture Level 2 Certificate



Year 1 Semester 1
Fall
AGCR 1304 Introduction to Sustainable Agriculture

An introduction to the concept of sustainable agriculture, and examine the impact from social, economic, technological, and environmental perspectives. Integration of crop and livestock management, conservation practices, organic practices, and farming techniques to increase agricultural production, efficiency, and profitability.

Credit hours
3
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Three hours of lecture each week
EPCT 2203 Surface and Groundwater Collection

This course identifies surface water sources; describes water reservoir management and intake structures; differentiates the types of wells well hydraulics and well development; lists the physical and chemical characteristics of ground water; and explains well location considerations.

Credit hours
2 credit hours.
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Two hours of lecture and one hour of lab each week.
HALT 1327 Horticulture Equipment Management

Application of various types of powered equipment used in the horticulture industry. Presentation of functions, operations, troubleshooting techniques, and repair of equipment.

Credit hours
3
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Two hours of lecture and two hours of lab each week

Note

Additional Course fees(s) required.

HALT 2304 Garden Center Management

Principles and practices used in the management and operation of a garden center with emphasis on managerial and communication skills.

Credit hours
3
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Two hours of lecture and two hours of lab each week

Note

Additional Course fees(s) required.

HALT 2308 Greenhouse Management

Fundamentals of greenhouse construction and operation. Topics include architectural styles, construction materials, environmental systems and controls, growing media, fertilizers, post harvest handling, marketing, and business management.

Credit hours
3
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Two hours of lecture and two hours of lab each week

Note

Additional Course fees(s) required.

AGMG 2371 Small Farm Business Planning

Course provides students with a working knowledge of small farm business development. Students will develop a written business plan which will become a vehicle through which management marketing accounting and cash flow staffing and legal issues will be considered and discussed. Resource needs will be identified and possible sources of funding including grants and loans will also be considered. (Fall)

Credit hours
3 credit hours
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Three hours of lecture each week.
Total Credit Hours
17

Year 1 Semester 2
Spring
AGCR 2313 Soil and Water Conservation

This course is a study of physical and chemical soil deterioration and loss water conservation and principles for protection and maintenance of these resources. Topics include plant/water relationships water conservation methods basic terrace engineering principles sediment loss and land use plans.

Credit hours
3 credit hours.
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Two hours of lecture and two hours of lab each week.
AGAH 2413 Principles of Feeds and Feeding

Study of the role and application of feed nutrients and additives. Topics include comparative aspects of digestion absorption and metabolism of nutrients emphasis on identification of nutrient requirements and formulation of dietary feeding regimens. (Spring)

Credit hours
4 credit hours.
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Three hours of lecture and two hours of lab each week.

Note

Additional course fee(s) required.

HALT 2321 Small Farming

Instruction in small farming techniques with emphasis on horticulture science including comprehensive and profitable guidelines. Topics include herbs fruits nut and vegetable crops. (Spring)

Credit hours
3 credit hours.
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Two hours of lecture and two hours of lab each week.

Note

Additional course fee(s) required.

AGCR 1393 Special Topics in Plant Protection - Integrated Pest Management

Major agricultural disease and pest agents will be studied focusing on the biology of the pests to include life cycle structure and typical hosts. Management and control utilizing least toxic methods will be emphasized the foundation of which is healthy soils. (Fall)

Credit hours
3 credit hours.
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Two hours of lecture and three hours of lab each week.

Note

Additional course fee(s) required.

AGMG 2286 Internship - Agricultural Business and Management General

A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer. (Fall spring summer)

Credit hours
2 credit hours
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Six hours of lab each week.

Note

Additional course fee(s) required.

Total Credit Hours
15


Year 2 Semester 1
Fall
FMKT 2331 Advanced Floral Design

An in-depth coverage of advanced floral design practices for the retail floral industry. Topics include contemporary floral arrangement styles and trends.

Credit hours
3 credit hours.
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Two hours lecture and two hours of lab each week.
AGCR 1341 Forage and Pasture Management

Study of the production and management of forage crops and pastures including establishment, fertilization, weed control, grazing systems, rotational grazing, hay, seed production, and harvesting

Credit hours
3
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Two hours of lecture and three hours of lab each week
FDST 1371 Processing Small Farm Agricultural Products

Introduction to the basic principles of preserving processing and modifying agricultural outputs with an emphasis on dairy and horticultural commodities. Includes small-scale cheese and yogurt production winemaking water bath and pressure canning bread-making dehydration and freezing lactic acid fermentation and other techniques. (Fall)

Credit hours
3 credit hours.
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Two hours of lecture and three hours of lab each week

Note

Additional course fee(s) required.

AGRI 1315 Horticulture

Structure growth and development of horticulture plants from a practical and scientific approach. Environmental effects basic principles of propagation greenhouse and outdoor production nutrition pruning chemical control of growth pest control and landscaping. (Fall Spring Summer)

Credit hours
3 credit hours.
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Three hours of lecture each week.
AGRI 1115 Horticulture Lab

This laboratory-based course accompanies AGRI 1315. Laboratory activities will reinforce the fundamental principles and practices in the development production and management of horticulture crops including growth and development climate plant requirements pest management and production methods. (Fall Spring Summer)

Credit hours
1 credit hour.
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Three hours of lab each week.

Note

Additional course fee(s) required.

Total Credit Hours
13



Total Program Hours
45



PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

This certificate is an approved curriculum for students seeking to specialize in the field of sustainable agriculture. It is designed to add an emphasis to a variety of major disciplines for students to gain employment in the field of “green” occupations. Additional applications of certificate include instruction and owner/operation of farm enterprises. Only college-level courses apply toward completion of this curriculum and the graduation requirements for the Sustainable Ag Level 2 certification.

Agriculture students are required to meet with an Ag advisor during their first semester of classes to establish their best pathway. 



Recommended High School Endorsement
Business and Industry

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