Edible Education Garden
Certificate of Completion Agriculture, Nutrition & Culinary Arts · Bakersfield College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Edible Education Garden Certificate of Completion
This Edible Education Garden Certificate of Completion covers the fundamentals of edible gardening to advanced garden management practices. The six interactive hands-on classes are an enjoyable and educational way to get into the garden, improve your skills, commune with nature, grow healthy foods or explore career opportunities for a blooming future. To Achieve the Certificate of Completion: Upon completion of the required courses with a grade of “P” for passing, the student will be awarded a Certificate of Completion.
Program Learning Outcomes
1. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to select garden plant varieties for different growing conditions, including traditional gardens, landscapes and hydroponic methods.
2. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to design and plan edible gardens, landscapes suitable for the San Joaquin Valley.
3. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to evaluate environmental and plant health conditions to determine proper care methods for edible plants.
4. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to evaluate tree and plant health requirements and explain placement, planting and maintenance methods to achieve the best outcome.
Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Edible Education Garden Classes: Complete all of the following | 54-0 | |
| Core Courses-54 hours (Credits listed are in hours) | ||
| Complete all of the following, recommended in sequential order | ||
| ORNH B70NC | Introduction to Edible Gardening | 9-0 |
| ORNH B71NC | Edible Landscapes | 9-0 |
| ORNH B72NC | Edible Garden Installation and Care | 9-0 |
| ORNH B73NC | Introduction to Edible Hydroponics | 9-0 |
| ORNH B74NC | Pest Management in the Edible Garden | 9-0 |
| ORNH B75NC | Pruning in the Edible Garden | 9-0 |