Overview
Offered at the Augusta Campus and the Columbia County Site.
| 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.
Guided Pathway
You may click on any course below to view the course description and prerequisite information.
Students who do not follow the Course Sequence listed below may not be able to complete the program in the number of semesters shown.
Grovetown Day Program
PROGRAM NAME: Sustainable Urban Agriculture
AWARD: Technical Certificate of Credit
CAMPUS: Grovetown Day Program
Year 1 Fall Semester
| HORT 1100 | INTRODUCTION TO SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE | 3 |
| HORT 1140 | HORTICULTURE BUSINESS MANAGEMENT | 3 |
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.