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General Agriculture Program

 Program Description

This is a one semester, one and two-year certificate program in which students may choose varied pathways within the General Agriculture Program.  Students will learn the basics of landscape development, maintenance and management, plant and soil care, and nursery and greenhouse management within the one and two year programs of Greenhouse Management and Landscape Management. The Greenhouse Management program is available for both A.M. and P.M. sessions year-round, while the Landscape Management program is only available for P.M. sessions, but is also offered year-round.

 Course Descriptions (Landscape Pathway)
V07  Landscape Management 1 (30 credits)
Course focuses on small engines, equipment safety and usage, and landscape management.  Students gain knowledge in turf and grass management and maintenance, plant identification, soils, landscape design, small and large equipment operations, irrigation parts and installation, and landscape design. 

V08  Landscape Management 2 (30 credits)
Advanced instruction in landscape irrigation field practices, landscape drafting and design, landscape construction with grading and drainage concepts, and operation of small and large equipment such as tractor, skid steer, and reel master usage.  Students will participate in the design and installation of planting beds, walls, and walkways. Prerequisite: V07.

 Course Description (Greenhouse Pathway)

V09  Greenhouse Management 1 (30 credits)
Course teaches practices in greenhouse management and greenhouse crops, and nursery garden center management.  Classroom lectures and practices are combined with hands-on applications in the greenhouse and in the field.  Students gain knowledge in greenhouse crops & production, greenhouse industry & history, soils, plant propagation, growth regulators, classification & identification, pest management, and horticultural business management.

V10  Greenhouse Management 2 (30 credits)
Instruction emphasizes work in floral design, interior plants, annuals, bulbs, grasses and perennials, including experimental design of plants.  Students will propagate, manage, and sell greenhouse plants. Prerequisite: V09.

 Leadership Opportunities
Future Farmers of America, or FFA, is the career and technical education student leadership organization which is offered to all students in this program.  FFAis a national organization which promotes technical and leadership skills in all agricultural and horticultural related areas.

 Contact

Landscape:
303.447.5587

Greenhouse:
303.447.5220x6037

 Instructors