| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-10-01 | - |
| 2025-10-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Agricultural Science Certificate program provides hands-on training in crop production, preparing students for careers in farming operations or retail agriculture. Delivered in a blended format, the program covers essential topics such as plant science, soil science, and farm record-keeping. Graduates are well-equipped for roles in the agricultural industry and can pursue further education in the Crop Technology Diploma program at Lakeland College.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Overview:
The Agricultural Science Certificate program offers hands-on training focused on crop production in modern agriculture.
Objectives:
The program aims to equip students with essential skills and knowledge for successful careers in the agriculture industry, preparing them for various roles in farming operations or the retail agriculture sector. The program provides a stepping stone to further education through the transfer to the second year of the Crop Technology Diploma program at Lakeland College for enhanced specialization.
Outline:
Program Content:
The program encompasses a wide range of topics essential for crop production in today's agriculture sector. Students delve into plant science, crop production, farm record-keeping, soil science, and more.
Structure:
The program is offered in a blended learning format, combining online theory instruction through live video with hands-on lab experiences at the Swift Current Campus.
Course Schedule:
Semester 1
- Economic Forces in Agriculture (AE 100)
- Agriculture Communications and Computer Applications (CO 138)
- Plant Science and Field Crops (CR 160)
- Tillage and Direct Seeding Systems (MR 112)
- Pesticide Application Technologies (MR 142)
Semester 2
- Student Managed Farm 1 (AE 101)
- Business Records and Reporting (AE 202)
- Grains, Oilseeds, and Pulse Crop Marketing (AE 300)
- Weed and Herbicide Management (CR 242)
- Soil Science (SO 102)
Careers:
Career Opportunities:
Graduates will be well-prepared for roles within farming operations, retail agriculture, and further education within the agricultural field. The program lays a strong foundation for success in the ever-evolving industry of agriculture.
Earning Potential:
According to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Immigration and Career Training, Agricultural representatives, consultants, and specialists in Saskatchewan earned between $26.71 and $62.50 per hour in 2022. The actual earnings may vary depending on various factors such as the employer, location, company size, training, experience, and hours worked.