This program prepares the student for a career in sustainable, small scale food production that integrates economic profitability and environmental stewardship. Courses within this certificate will be tailored to those with small farms or hobby farms of 25 acres or less.
Employment Opportunities
Sustainable Small Farm Technicians prepares the student for a career in sustainable, small scale food production that integrates economic profitability and environmental stewardship. Courses within this certificate will be tailored to those with small farms or hobby farms of 25 acres or less. Upon completion, student will be capable of the following careers: Market Farmer, Farmer’s Market Director, Community Garden
Manager/Organizer, Hobby Farmer, Gourmet Product Farmer who would be responsible for soil preparation, crop production planning, crop installation, crop management, harvest, handling and marketing.
Admissions Criteria
- Submit a completed application and application fee;
- Be at least 16 years of age;
- Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript;
- Submit official college transcripts, if applicable;
- Meet the following assessment requirements:
| Test |
Reading |
Writing |
Numerical |
Algebra |
| Accuplacer |
55 |
60 |
34 |
NA |
| Accuplacer (Next Gen) |
224 |
236 |
229 |
NA |
| Compass |
70 |
32 |
26 |
NA |
| SAT |
16 |
15 |
18 |
NA |
| SAT |
270 |
280 |
310 |
NA |
| ACT |
14 |
13 |
14 |
NA |
| ASSET |
37 |
38 |
32 |
NA |
| PSAT |
16 |
15 |
18 |
NA |
| GED |
NA |
145 |
145 |
NA |
| TABE |
461 |
NA |
442 |
NA |
Sustainable Small Farm Technician Curriculum
The curriculum for the Sustainable Small Farm Technician certificate program is designed for the semester system. A student may enter the program any semester. To graduate, certificate-seeking students must earn a minimum of 16 semester credit hours. The program requires a minimum of 240 contact hours and generally takes 2 semesters to complete.
Program Courses
Occupational Courses (16 Credits)
Program Costs
Tuition ($100 per credit hour): $1,600
Fees ($370 per semester): $740
Books/Supplies: $400
(Costs are estimates and are subject to change.)