Crop Production Studies Certificate

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The crop production studies certificate is intended for those individuals wanting a basic understanding of agronomy principals to enter the work force in an entry level agronomy related job or strengthen skills and knowledge they have already acquired though work experiences. Students will take basic course work such as integrated pest management, soil science, markets, crop production, and more. This certificate is designed to complement the other Associate of Applied Science Agricultural programs offered at Iowa Central Community College or stand alone.

Enrollment Date: Fall and/or Spring Semester
Minimum Required Credits: 20
Campus: Fort Dodge
Department: Career and Technical Education
CIP#: 01.01020200

Program Outcomes:

Enhance our partnerships with local industry to fulfill their employment and training needs.
Students will possess the skills needed to be gainfully employed in their chosen career path.
Students will demonstrated competency in the skills needed to satisfy their educational goals.

Program of Study

First Semester

AGA 154 - Fundamentals of Soil Science 3 Credits
AGA 155 - Fundamentals of Soil Science Lab 1 Credits
AGA 852 - Principles of Crop Production 3 Credits

Total Hours: 7

Second Semester

AGA 271 - Advanced Corn & Soybean Production 3 Credits
AGA 380 - Integrated Pest Management 4 Credits
AGB 235 - Introduction to Agriculture Markets 3 Credits
AGB 330 - Farm Business Management 3 Credits

Total Hours: 13

Certificate Total Hours: 20

Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the policy of Iowa Central Community College not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental, or marital status.

If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact Stacy Ihrig, Executive Director of Human Resources, One Triton Circle, Fort Dodge, Iowa, 50501, Telephone: (515)-574-1138, Email: concerns@iowacentral.edu, or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7204, Telephone: (312) 730-1560, Facsimile: (313) 730-1576, TDD 800-877-8339 Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.

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