Agricultural Sciences
General Agriculture
Location
Vermilion
Credential
Certificate
Program Length
1 year
Face-to-face deliverySpend a year putting theory into practice and earn a general agricultural certificate.
Focus on either crop or livestock production. Whatever your choice, you’ll learn common skills for modern agricultural operations:
- computer training
- keeping accurate business records
- using up-to-date technology for precision farming
Half of your time will be on college farm putting theory into practice. Our Student-Managed Farm – Powered by New Holland includes:
- beef and dairy herds
- range land
- crop land
- facilities such as the Dairy Learning Centre and Agricultural Technology Centre
On the crop side you’ll learn practical field skills such as how to
- identify weed and plants
- assess pest problems
On the livestock side, develop basic production skills for dairy, cow-calf, and sheep.
You’ll likely want to stay another year. Earn a crop technology diploma or choose one of our animal science technology diploma majors.
