FARM MANAGEMENT

Certificate of Achievement Agriculture Business · Cuesta College · 2026-2027 Catalog

The Farm Management Certificate provides the coursework necessary to gain successful employment as a Farm Manager. A foundation in agribusiness and labor management, soil and plant science, irrigation, and farm equipment selection and operation prepares students for critical thinking and decision making in the agricultural environment.

Learning Outcome(s):

  1. Demonstrate quantitative and critical thinking skills to support successful farm management
  2. Recognize the physical, chemical, and biological properties of soil and plant materials as pertaining to agriculture
  3. Apply knowledge of irrigation systems and practices to managing a farming operation
  4. Demonstrate safe and proper operation and selection of wheel and track type tractors
CourseTitleUnits
Required Courses18
AGB 205FARM MANAGEMENT3
orAGB 202INTRODUCTION TO AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS3
AGB 206SUPERVISION AND MANAGEMENT IN AGRICULTURE3
AGPS 241INTRODUCTION TO SOIL SCIENCE3
AGPS 242INTRODUCTION TO PLANT SCIENCE3
AGPS 230PRINCIPLES OF IRRIGATION3
AGM 220FARM POWER, MACHINERY, AND SAFETY3
Total18

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