Local Foods Certificate (206B)

The Local Foods certificate introduces students to the science and business of growing and selling locally grown products in the food industry. The certificate covers the concepts of soil science and pest management, showing how products are best grown in the area. It them moves to specific concepts of both fruit and vegetable production, plus an overview of horticulture science. Finally, the certificate includes a course in agricultural business management, enabling students to market their product both in the community and within the restaurant industry.

 

Graduation Requirements

1. Total Credit Hours: 19 credit hours in courses numbered 100 and above
2. Cumulative Grade Point Average: 2.00 ('C') or better for all work applicable toward the certificate that was completed at Richland Community College
3. Residency: 9 credit hour or more at Richland Community College

 

Curriculum Requirements

Required Courses

AGRIC 210	Soil Science	4.0
AGRIC 226	Integrated Pest Management	3.0
AGRIC 235	Agriculture Business Management	3.0
HORT 100	Horticulture Science	3.0
HORT 202	Vegetable Crop Production	3.0
HORT 226	Fruit Production	3.0

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