Agriculture , Food and Natural Resources
CERTIFICATE
Sustainable Agriculture
Program Code : 900901 Discover the skills , science and art of producing crops , livestock and foods using organic and sustainable principles . Create a new business , transition toward organic , become certified , join a growing field .
TOTAL CREDITS : 11 or 12
Greenhouse Growers
Program Code : 900012 The Greenhouse Grower Certificate is designed to provide courses with learning activities that will teach the necessary job skills and knowledge to grow quality plants in a greenhouse environment . Each course will include lecture , demonstrations , discussion , and hands on work experience . Some of the activities will be scheduled using the resources of the Green Bay Botanical Garden .
TOTAL CREDITS : 17
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Landscape Installation
Program Code : 610012 Looking to enter the green industry ? Get started with the Landscape Installation certificate . You ’ ll gain general knowledge of horticulture , woody plant identification , and landscape installation . Career opportunities include landscape technician , landscape maintenance , and grounds keeper .
All credits in this certificate apply toward the Landscape Horticulture ( 100014 ) associate degree . This certificate is also available for dual-credit in some high school districts .
TOTAL CREDITS : 8
Plant Health care Management
Program Code : 900015 The concepts of plant health care management focuses on trees and shrubs ; and the management of insects , diseases , and a biotic disorder . Plant health care operations in the private and public sector will be examined as it would function during an actual growing season . Control options and strategies in pest control , soil management , and a biotic disorder will be emphasized . The course is designed for a student to have the foundation knowledge to enter into a plant health care technician position .
TOTAL CREDITS : 16
Renewable Energy - Solar Electric
Program Code : 904821 Explore renewable energy generation systems with a focus on solar electric ( photovoltaic ) and solar thermal systems .
TOTAL CREDITS : 18
Renewable Energy - Solar Thermal
Program Code : 904822 Explore renewable energy with a focus on solar thermal systems .
TOTAL CREDITS : 15
Vineyard Management
Program Code : 903201 Learn year-round vineyard operations and how to establish and maintain vineyards through online classes and field practicums .
TOTAL CREDITS : 15
Winemaking
Program Code : 903202 Learn beginning winemaking skills for yourself or to become a winery employee .
TOTAL CREDITS : 16
Winemaking Advanced
Program Code : 903203 Students will learn advanced wine-making skills with an opportunity for an internship at a local winery .
TOTAL CREDITS : 16
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