Agriculture
Growing a Sustainable Future
The Agriculture Program emphasizes disciplines related to the management of soil, water, air, plant, and livestock resources. The program explores agriculture through the “Three E’s” of sustainability – environment, economics, and social equity – allowing students to develop a holistic understanding of our food cycle from farm to table and beyond. Students gain hands-on experience and critical skills to address real-world agricultural challenges sustainably.
| medal Icon Agriculture Plant Science | Associate Degree for Transfer |
|---|---|
| medal Icon Agriculture, General | Associate of Science |
| medal Icon Horticulture & Landscape Practices, Agriculture | Certificate of Achievement |
| medal Icon Organic/Sustainable Agriculture | Certificate of Achievement |
Program Information
100% of our Associate’s Degree coursework is transferable, and several of our courses count towards your general education requirements so you’ll be ready to transfer to a four-year university in two years, with just two additional years to complete. Our Associate of Science in Agriculture Plant Science for Transfer guarantees admission to a CSU program.
Most of our transfer students choose to go to:
Ready to get to work? Our certificates prepare you to go straight to work for a farm or landscaping business.
The curriculum includes both classroom time and real world, hands-on experience in our greenhouse and on our 36-acre working farm. You will develop the technical knowledge and specialized skills needed to be a successful employee of both large and small farming operations, or an agricultural entrepreneur working on your own.
- Agronomist/Crop Technician
- Agribusiness Operations Manager
- Agriculture Retail Sales and Service
- Livestock/Food/Fiber Industry Position
- Ranch/Farm Owner/Manager
- Nursery/Greenhouse Manager
- Farm Equipment Operator
On the Farm
- Farm Manager
- Ranch Hand
- Farmer/Rancher
- Agricultural Equipment Operator
- Livestock Breeder
- Crop Specialist
- Irrigation Technician
- Greenhouse Manager
- Dairy Farmer
- Poultry Farmer
Agricultural Science and Technology
- Agricultural Scientist
- Agronomist
- Horticulturist
- Soil Scientist
- Agricultural Engineer
- Food Scientist
- Biotechnologist
- Animal Scientist
- Veterinarian
- Agricultural Economist
The Shively Farm
The College of the Redwoods' Certified Organic Farm in Shively is here to teach progressive agricultural practices in plant science, animal science, and agribusiness through hands-on learning. During lab hours, just 40 minutes from campus, students work with the sheep, goats and chickens, drive tractors, learn irrigation and pest control techniques and grow produce for farmers markets. For students who wish to spend more time on the farm or in the greenhouse, internships are available through the Cooperative Work Experience program.
Farm Share Program from the CR Farm
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