Description
The Sustainable Agriculture Management Certificate program leads to career opportunities in specialty crop growing operations, farmers’ markets, and other urban agriculture initiatives.
The program is designed for completion in one year (three semesters) as a full-time student. Students are involved in continuous hands-on learning at a local farm throughout the program.
Coursework includes soil and plant science, detailed production of specialty crops, and an introduction to raising small animals, along with the financial, marketing, and management skills needed to successfully run an agriculture business.
The program is designed for completion in one year (three semesters) as a full-time student. Students are involved in continuous hands-on learning at a local farm throughout the program.
Coursework includes soil and plant science, detailed production of specialty crops, and an introduction to raising small animals, along with the financial, marketing, and management skills needed to successfully run an agriculture business.
Related Programs
Program Code
AGRC.CT1
Benefits
Employment Options
Graduates Are Prepared To
- Grow fruit, nut and vegetable crops in our area
- Design, implement, and manage sustainable agriculture systems
- Create a business plan for a food production related business
- Market and manage a food production related business
- Manage small livestock including bees, poultry and fish
- Manage agricultural crop pests sustainably
Representative Job Titles For Graduates
- Horticulturist
- Farm Manager/Farmer/Producer/Grower
- Business Owner/Entrepreneur Food Production
Graduate Starting Salary Projections
$25,000–$40,000 annually
Employment Outlook
The local food industry is booming, with an increasing need for entrepreneurs and workers in this area. Traditional horticultural businesses are adding agricultural products and services to meet consumer demand.
Education Options
Strong Transfer History
- Students may transfer to Wilmington College or Xavier University and earn credit for many of the certificate courses.
Curriculum
Effective 2020-2021 academic year
Sustainable Agriculture Management Certificate (AGRC)
| Semester 1 | Lec | Lab | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGR 100 | Introduction to Urban Agriculture | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| LH 120 | Soil Science and Plant Nutrition | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| AGR 150 | Fall Production | 0 | 6 | 3 |
| ACC 101 | Financial Accounting | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Semester 2 | ||||
| AGR 105 | Vegetable Crop Production | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| LH 110 | Horticulture Science | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| AGR 155 | Spring Production | 0 | 6 | 3 |
| MKT 1XX Marketing Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Semester 3 | ||||
| MGT 120 | Entrepreneurship | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| AGR 135 | Fruit and Nut Production | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| AGR 140 | Pest and Policy Management for Specialty Crops | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| AGR 160 | Summer Production | 0 | 6 | 3 |
| Total Credits: | 20 | 37 | 36 | |
Electives
| Marketing Elective | ||
| MKT 105 | Marketing and Customer Relations | 3 |
| MKT 130 | Professional Selling | 3 |
The letters G, B, and T (displayed after course titles or elective descriptions) identify types of courses required by the Ohio Department of Higher Education as part of an associate’s degree curriculum.
G = General Education course in this curriculum
B = Basic Skills course in this curriculum
T = Technical course in this curriculum
Contacts
| Program Chair | ||
Heather Augustine, MS, LEED Green Associate |
(513) 569-1645 | |
| Advisor | ||
Mark Deacon, MS |
(513) 569-1644 | |
