Program Summary
FARM MANAGEMENT - Certificate of Achievement
2020 - 2021, 2021 - 2022, 2022 - 2023, 2023 - 2024, 2024 - 2025
The Farm Management Certificate provides the coursework necessary to gain successful employment as a Farm Manager. A foundation in agribusiness and labor management, soil and plant science, irrigation, and farm equipment selection and operation prepares students for critical thinking and decision making in the agricultural environment.
Career Opportunities
Farm Manager,
Vineyard Manager,
Ranch Manager,
Supervisor
Required Courses
Units: 18.0
3.0
AGB 205
FARM MANAGEMENT
3.0
OR
AGB 202
INTRODUCTION TO AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS
3.0
AGB 206
SUPERVISION AND MANAGEMENT IN AGRICULTURE
3.0
AGPS 241
INTRODUCTION TO SOIL SCIENCE
3.0
AGPS 242
INTRODUCTION TO PLANT SCIENCE
3.0
AGPS 230
PRINCIPLES OF IRRIGATION
3.0
AGM 220
FARM POWER, MACHINERY, AND SAFETY
3.0
Total: 18.0
Program Outcomes
Demonstrate quantitative and critical thinking skills to support successful farm management
Written/typed Homework, Quizzes and Tests/Exams, Case Studies/Discussion, and Group Class Presentations
Recognize the physical, chemical, and biological properties of soil and plant materials as pertaining to agriculture
Written/typed Homework, Quizzes and Tests/Exams, Case Studies/Discussion, Group Presentation
Apply knowledge of irrigation systems and practices to managing a farming operation
Written/typed Homework, Quizzes and Tests/Exams, Case Studies/Discussion, and Group Class Presentations
Demonstrate safe and proper operation and selection of wheel and track type tractors
Written/Typed Homework, Quizzes and Tests/Exams, Group Class Presentations