Agriculture

Grow. Sustain. Advance.

Prepare for a career in horticulture and related industries with WVC's transfer and non-transfer degree options, which combine theory classes with plenty of hands-on and field-based lectures. Work closely with your agriculture adviser to plan your studies and reach your goals in an expeditious manner.

Academic Pathways

Outcomes

Students who complete the associate of applied science (AAS) in Sustainable Agriculture and Resource Systems will be able to:

Demonstrate skills and knowledge in the fundamentals of:

• general agriculture production practices
• tree fruit production practices in North Central Washington
• general horticulture practices
• sustainable and organic agriculture production
• agri-business management
• natural resources
• viticulture principles and practices in Washington

Demonstrate the ability to:

• think critically (analyze, synthesize, evaluate and apply, problem solve, reason quantitatively and qualitatively) in workplace environments.
• act responsibly as an individual and as a member of a team or group in a workplace environment.

Acquire the training and education to seek employment or advance in current employment in agriculture related fields.

Develop a foundation to continue their studies in agriculture or related fields.

Agriculture Resources

• WSU College of Agriculture, Human and Natural Resource Sciences
• Washington Apple Education Foundation
• Agriculture Center of Excellence
• Employment Security Department (Research careers by occupation or type the name of an occupation into the search filter.)

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Contacts

 

Jeff Bullock, Agriculture Faculty

Francisco Sarmiento, HOEEP  Faculty

Frank Sarmiento-Torres, HOEEP Faculty

Tracy Donnelly, Dean, Allied Health and Professional Technical Programs