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Anthony Teng
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Orange County
Saddleback College
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Anthony Teng
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Program Details
Urban Farming
New Program
Horticulture (010900)
08/01/19
There is an elevated demand for food grown without chemical and/or environmental degradation from strong growing public consciousness of the need to preserve and protect limited resources. Calls for sustainable, fair and socially responsible practices for growing and supplying food present increased opportunities in the expanding field of urban farming.
This Urban Farming Certificate will prepare students for entry level careers in urban farm management, organic fruit and vegetable production, harvesting practices, organic fertilization and integrated pest management strategies common to “farm-to-table” urban setting.
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Program Proposal Attributes
- Certificate of Achievement: 8 to fewer than 16 semester (or 12 to fewer than 24 quarter) units (B)
Gainful employment in growing field of “farm-to-table”market with fully integrated organic and sustainable horticultural practice in urban environment
Course Units and Hours
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Course Report
| Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HORT110 | Intro to Urban Farming | 3 | Y1 |
| HORT111 | Intro to Perma Culture | 2 | Y1 |
| HORT113 | Soils and Fertillizers | 3 | Y1 |
| HORT120 | Integrated Pest Management | 3 | Y1/Y2 |
| HORT145B | Landscape Design - Edible Garden | 2 | Y2 |
All courses can be taken in one academic year. All courses are required.
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