Program Overview

The Field Vegetable Production Essentials Certificate Program at UFV is an 18-credit program designed to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary for successful careers in field vegetable production. The program focuses on the biology and physiology of vegetable crops, site selection, field preparation, variety selection, pest management, and cultivation practices. Graduates are well-positioned for careers in the field vegetable industry, including vegetable farm managers, field technicians, production supervisors, greenhouse growers, and vegetable inspectors.