The Certificate Program in Agriculture has been developed to provide an individual with the fundamental knowledge and skills required to analyze opportunities, alternatives and problems as a part of the decision making process in an agricultural business. The issues include but are not limited to the supply and demand, marketing problems, use of natural resources, and modes of action for the effective use of pesticides. Throughout each course, the application of modern technology is infused through the use of computers.
The certificate and degree programs require that 24 units in Agricultural studies be taken. There are 12 units of Core Courses required for either of the two specialization options. The remaining 12 units can be selected from a group of courses offered in the Business emphasis or the Production emphasis.
An Associate in Arts-Agriculture degree can be earned by taking the same courses as are required in the Certificate Program and then completing the remainder of the 60 units in the required general education areas for graduation.
California and more specifically the San Joaquin Valley are recognized as one of the leading agriculture areas in the world. Agriculture and the related businesses have become "high-tech multi-million dollar business". There is a growing need for trained, certificated individuals who can identify and analyze the problems and opportunities related to agriculture.
Those who are already working in businesses related to agriculture will expand their career opportunities and the range of services they will be able to offer.
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Agriculture Certificate |
| 24 credits + general education requirements (see Graduation Checklists) |
| Required Courses | Formerly Called | Credits |
 AGRI P101 – Intro to Business/Economics |
3 | |
| AGRI P102 – Agricultural Economics |
3 | |
| AGRI P103 – Agricultural Sales |
3 | |
| AGRI P104 – Computer Applications in Agriculture |
3 | |
| Option A – Business (choose four) | ||
| AGRI P105 – Farm Accounting |
3 | |
| AGRI P106 – Intro to Soil Science |
3 | |
| AGRI P107 – Agricultural Marketing |
3 | |
| AGRI P110 – Principles of Pesticide Use |
3 | |
| AGRI P131 – Intro to Plant Science |
3 | |
| AGRI P132 – Agricultural Math |
3 | |
| Option B – Production (choose four) | ||
| AGRI P106 – Intro to Soil Science |
3 | |
| AGRI P107 – Agricultural Marketing |
3 | |
| AGRI P110 – Principles of Pesticide Use |
3 | |
| AGRI P117 – Plant Propagation |
3 | |
| AGRI P131 – Intro to Plant Science |
3 | |
| AGRI P132 – Agricultural Math |
3 | |
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Core Program: 8-10 credits Additional General Education Requirements: 17-27 credits (Please review 2005-06 Porterville College Graduation Checklist to determine core program and additional general education requirements.) |
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