Sustainable Agriculture - Certificate
Discover the skills, science and art of producing crops, livestock and foods using organic and sustainable principles. Create a new business, transition toward organic, become certified and join in this growing field.
Program Code:
900901
Area of Study:
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Program Costs & Financial Aid
See costs of tuition, books, and supplies.Contact an NWTC admissions advisor to find the best way to pay for this program.
Estimates based on in-state residency. Learn more about tuition and fees.
Explore Locations
Offered At:
Delivery
How do I get started in this program?
Requirements for Certificate Entry
- Apply at www.nwtc.edu/apply.
- Enroll in classes.
What are my courses?
Curriculum
Students following the study plan below will complete the certificate in the number of semesters shown.
First Semester
8 Week 1
8 Week 2
Semester Total
6
Second Semester
8 Week 1
8 Week 2
Semester Total
6
Total Credits
12
Certificate Outcomes
- Apply organic systems principles to their farm or land.
- Appraise and manage soil health.
- Practice organic animal husbandry.
- Apply organic practices to field crops and horticultural crops.
- Create a simple agricultural business plan, with marketing options.
- Evaluate alternative crops and livestock.
- Compose an on-going operation and management plan for an enterprise.
- Plan the transition of a conventional enterprise into an organic one.
- Complete forms necessary to document organic or conservation program status.
- Access financial, technical and service program resources.
- Model a balanced sustainable-organic ag system.
What else do I need to know about the program?
Note
- Earn credentials that show your expertise to lenders, employers or customers.
- Learn how to manage a farm or test the feasibility of your product or business idea.
- Choose individual courses or the complete series, based on your needs.
- Online
-
Classes wherever you have an internet connection.
- An in-person career experience, such as an internship, practicum, or credit for prior learning, may be required.
- Some online courses may be held at specific dates/times.
- Day
- Classes between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
- Evening
- Classes between the hours of 5:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
- Weekend
- A combination of online classes and Saturday and/or Sunday classes.
- Full-time
- 12 or more credits per term.
- Part-time
- Fewer than 12 credits per term.