Printed : 12 / 14 / 2021 Academic Year 2022-2023
Program Code 100903
As a graduate of the Sustainable Food and Agriculture Systems associate degree program , you ' re ready for careers in sustainable gardening , �eld crop production , livestock operations as well as emerging areas like aquaponics . You will have the necessary knowledge to run your own successful food-related business and add value to your farm products or be quali�ed for employment in a variety of positions associated with sustainable agriculture , including commercial gardens , livestock operations , farmer support , and local food system efforts .
With 20 % Employed in Field
Curriculum : Students following the study plan below will complete the Sustainable Food & Ag Systems associate degree in the number of semesters shown .
First Semester
10-890-101 College 101 10-090-111 Sustainable Ag : Issues & Pract 10-090-118 Beekeeping & Pollinators 10-090-130 Herbs & Health 10-090-115 Aquaculture / Aquaponics 10-090-139 Org Soils , Nutrients , Compost 10-001-117 Applied Botany 10-090-119 Cheese Making & Fermentation 10-809-198 Intro to Psychology Semester Total
1 2 1 2 2 2 2 1 3
16.00
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Second Semester |
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This program is offered at :
Green Bay
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All credits from the following certi�cate ( s ) apply toward this associate degree :
Sustainable Agriculture , 900901
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10-090-123 Organic Poultry Management 10-090-136 Small Farm Tools & Equip 10-801-136 English Composition 1 10-090-131 Organic Gardening 10-090-120 Organic Livestock Practices 10-480-101 Renewable Energy & Sustainab Semester Total |
1 2 3 3 2 4
15.00
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Summer Before Third Semester |
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Apply at www . nwtc . edu / apply . |
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10-090-127 Summer Ag Internship 10-090-410 Tractor & Implmts : Safety / Oper Semester Total |
2 1
3.00
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Submit the following to transcripts @ nwtc . edu : High school transcript ( or GED / HSED transcript ) College transcript
Tip ! Our admission advisors will assist you through every step . Have questions ? Connect with NWTC Admissions at start @ nwtc . edu or 920- 498-5444 .
Evaluate sustainable food systems and farms Balance soil health Make business and �nancial decisions Maintain farm records Market sustainable , diverse products Grow sustainable crops Practice animal husbandry
Third Semester
10-090-128 Managed Grazing 10-090-137 Fall Garden Mgmt 10-804-113 College Technical Math 1A 10-090-140 Value Added Foods 10-801-197 Technical Reporting 10-090-141 Artisan Meats : Humane Harvest 10-809-172 Intro to Diversity Studies Semester Total
Fourth Semester
10-090-134 Sustainable Ag & Food Business 10-090-143 Organic Certi�cation & GAP 10-090-145 Organic Field Crops 10-101-190 Accounting-QuickBooks 10-090-129 Food Systems ; Food Quality 10-090-142 Permaculture : Edbl Lndsp & Hmstd Semester Total
Total Credits
2 2 3 2 3 1 3
16.00
3 1 2 1 2 3 12.00
62.00
Assist in the management of farm operations Innovate in value-added food and logistics Fill out organic certi�cation paperwork and comply with standards Use effective oral and written communication skills
Curriculum Note : The credit for 10-890-101 , College 101 is an institutional requirement for graduation . Consequently , it is not part of the program credit requirements , but must be passed with a C or better .
Students completing General Studies courses at NWTC must earn a " C " or better in English Composition to enroll in Technical Reporting .
Utilize problem solving skills Perform safe work practices
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