Sustainable Agriculture
What You Can Get
What It's About
Sustainable Agriculture focuses on agricultural principles and practices that, over the long term, enhance environmental quality, make efficient use of nonrenewable resources, integrate natural biological cycles and controls, and are economically viable and socially responsible; and that may prepare individuals to apply this knowledge to the solution of agricultural and environmental problems. Potential course work includes instruction in principles of agroecology, crop and soil sciences, entomology, horticulture, animal science, weed science and management, soil fertility and nutrient cycling, applied ecology, agricultural economics, and rangeland ecology and watershed management.
Courses You'll Take
This curriculum is designed to provide the entrepreneurial and technical skills necessary to manage a profitable, environmentally sound, community-based small farm or agricultural business. The objective is the development of a workforce knowledgeable in sustainable agriculture practices.
What You'll Gain
Students will learn the fundamentals of agriculture, focusing on crop production and business. Emphasis is placed on entrepreneurial and field training. Students will also learn the basic principles of our economic system and government policies and programs relating to agriculture.
Graduates should qualify for a variety of jobs in agricultural businesses such as equipment, feed, and agricultural supply sales; store management; farm operations; wholesale and retail produce management; nursery operations; and environmental and agricultural education.
More Pathways
Possible Careers
Farm Business Owner, Nursery Operator, Agricultural Research Technician, Agriculture Supply Sales, Produce Management, Agricultural Technician, Seed Analyst
Credit Hours
65
Program Costs, Scholarships & Aid
Student Fees: $386.25
Location
Davidson Campus
Time to Complete
2 Years
Start Term
Fall
Transfer Agreement
Yes. Learn More.
Average Starting Salary
$24,500-34,720/year ($11.78-16.69/hour)
*Salary information provided by O*Net Online
Contact
Accreditation Information
Davidson-Davie Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award certificates, diplomas and associate degrees.
Questions about the accreditation of Davidson-Davie Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website www.sacscoc.org.
