Sustainable Agriculture, AAS
A15410
Official Program Description registered with the NC Community College System:
The Sustainable Agriculture program is 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.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Sustainable Agriculture program, the graduate should be able to:
- Develop a business plan to produce an agricultural commodity.
- Recognize the economic importance of non-crop plants and various methods of control.
- Develop a crop rotation plan.
- Practice effective interpersonal communication skills
Degree Awarded
The Associate in Applied Science Degree - Sustainable Agriculture is awarded by the College upon completion of this program.
For More Information
The Sustainable Agriculture program is in the Applied Technology Division. For more information, call (919) 739-6807 or visit us at our Web site at www.waynecc.edu.
Admissions
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Placement test in English, mathematics, reading and computer skills are required to determine entry-level courses that match individual needs.
First Step to Enroll:
Call the Admissions and Records Office at (919) 739-6720.
First Semester
| ACA 111 | College Student Success |
1
| 1 |
| AGR 111 | Basic Farm Maintenance |
4
| 2 |
| AGR 139 | Introduction to Sustainable Agriculture |
3
| 3 |
| AGR 170 | Soil Science |
4
| 3 |
| BIO 160 | Introductory Life Science |
4
| 3 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry |
3
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | 15 |
Second Semester
| AGR 150 | Ag-O-Metrics |
3
| 3 |
| AGR 160 | Plant Science |
4
| 3 |
| AGR 192A | Selected Topics in Alternative Growing Systems |
8
| 2 |
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers |
4
| 3 |
| WBL 110 | World of Work |
1
| 1 |
| ENG 114 | Professional Research & Reporting |
3
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | 15 |
Summer Semester
| WBL 111 | Work-Based Learning I |
10
| 1 |
| AGR 121 | Biological Pest Management |
3
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | 4 |
Third Semester
| AGR 213 | Agricultural Law & Finance |
3
| 3 |
| ANS 110 | Animal Science |
3
| 3 |
| BUS 151 | People Skills |
3
| 3 |
| BUS 280 | REAL Small Business |
4
| 4 |
| | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective |
3
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | 16 |
Fourth Semester
| AGR 212 | Farm Business Management |
3
| 3 |
| AGR 214 | Agricultural Marketing |
3
| 3 |
| AGR 262 | Weed ID & Control |
5
| 3 |
| AGR 265 | Organic Crop Production: Spring |
4
| 3 |
| | Social/Behavioral Science Elective |
3
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | 15 |
Total Credit Hours: 65
Electives
Humanities/Fine Arts Electives
Choose one course from the
Humanities/Fine Arts list of Optional General Education Courses for AAS Programs.
Social/Behavioral Science Electives
Choose one course from the Social/Behavioral Science list of Optional General Education Courses for AAS Programs.