Overview
Offered at the Augusta and Thomson Campuses and the Columbia County Center
| Entrance Dates: |
Fall, Spring, and Summer |
| Length of Program: |
Two Terms |
| Credit Hours Required for Graduation: |
19 |
Program Description: This program prepares the student for a career in sustainable, small scale food production that integrates economic profitability and environmental stewardship. Courses provide hands-on experience in the fundamentals of plant production and marketing, giving the student a complete knowledge of the sustainable farmer’s market system.
Employment Opportunities: Market Farmer, Agri-tourism Farmer, Farmer’s Market Director, Community Garden Manager/Organizer, kitchen garden designer/specialist, CSA operator/farmer, Eco-landscaper (sustainable/organic landscape specialist) are responsible for soil preparation, crop production planning, crop installation, crop management, harvest, handling and marketing. Technicians use sustainable methods to produce the crop on relatively small properties, in agricultural terms. Technicians are located locally and often in urban settings and take advantage of sites previously considered blighted. Technicians most often market directly to the consumer from their property or locally established Farmer’s markets.
Gainful Employment
Guided Pathway
Thomson Day Program
PROGRAM NAME: Sustainable Urban Agriculture
AWARD: Technical Certificate of Credit
CAMPUS: Thomson Day Program
Year 1 Fall Semester
Year 1 Spring Semester
Year 1 Summer Semester
*Program Instructors prefer for students take HORT 1030 Greenhouse Management as the elective for this TCC, but it is not mandatory. HORT 1030 is offered Spring Semester. By taking HORT 1030 a student graduates with 20 credits.
*Refer to the College catalog for course prerequisite requirements.
Students who choose to not follow the Course Sequence listed above may not be able to complete the program in the number of semesters shown above.
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