A15410
Total credit hours: 65
Sustainable Agriculture: A program that focuses on agricultural principles and practices that, over the long term, enhance environmental quality, make efficient use of nonrenewable resources, integrate natural biological cycles and controls, and are economically viable and socially responsible; and that may prepare individuals to apply this knowledge to the solution of agricultural and environmental problems. Potential course work includes instruction in principles of agroecology, crop and soil sciences, entomology, horticulture, animal science, weed science and management, soil fertility and nutrient cycling, applied ecology, agricultural economics, and rangeland ecology and watershed management.
These curriculum are designed to provide the entrepreneurial and technical skills necessary to manage a profitable, environmentally sound, community based small farm or agricultural business. The objective is the development of a workforce knowledgeable in sustainable agriculture practices.
Students will learn the fundamentals of agriculture, focusing on crop production and business. Emphasis is placed on entrepreneurial and field training. Students will also learn the basic principles of our economic system and government policies and programs relating to agriculture.
Graduates should qualify for a variety of jobs in agricultural businesses such as equipment, feed, and agricultural supply sales; store management; farm operations; wholesale and retail produce management; nursery operations; and environmental and agricultural education.
Division Chair: Jennifer Sink
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, the student should be able to:
- Demonstrate efficient use of nonrenewable resources.
- Demonstrate natural biological cycle and control integration.
- Generate possible solutions to agricultural and environmental problems.
Program Requirements
Admission Requirements
Students must demonstrate English and mathematics “college readiness” levels, via college-level English/math courses or by completion of or waiver credit for specified “transition” or co-requisite courses.
Technical Standards
In addition to Davidson-Davie requirements and course objectives, there are professional standards that encompass communication, motor skills, sensory and cognitive ability and professional conduct that are essential for the competent study and practice of this program. Sustainable Agriculture Technical Standards (PDF opens in new window)
Transfer Options
Decision to accept transfer courses must be approved by the division chair.
There are opportunities to continue their education with specific 4-year institutions.
- NC A&T
- University of Mount Olive
Curriculum Guide
Full-time and part-time schedules are available.
See below for an example of a full time pathway.
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