{
  "college": "victor-valley-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Agriculture and Natural Resources",
  "id": "agriculture-and-natural-resources--environmental-horticulture-landscaping-ca",
  "name": "Environmental Horticulture and Landscaping",
  "award": "Certificate of Achievement",
  "department": "agriculture-and-natural-resources",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.vvc.edu/degrees-certificates/agriculture-natural-resources/environmental-horticulture-landscaping-ca/",
  "blocks": [
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      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "**State Control Number:** 38574  \n**Program Code:** AGNR.EHL.CA  \n**Program Length:** 10 months  \n**Approved for Federal Financial Aid:** Yes\n\nThe Environmental Horticulture and Landscaping Certificate prepares the student with the best management practices, science and technology skills to be successful in the horticulture and landscape industry. Career opportunities include: landscape design, construction and management; nursery and greenhouse production; hydroponics, tree pruning; conservation; pest control; horticulture and fertilizer industry sales; irrigation design, installation and maintenance; floral design; agriculture production; country club and botanic garden horticulture and plant material sales. Pressure on our natural resources and stringent environmental policies dictate socially acceptable and environmentally compatible solutions. These solutions include: native and drought tolerant plant palettes; natural fertilizers; natural pesticides and integrated pest management; drip irrigation to reduce water consumption and soil erosion. Students receive training and are encouraged to take industry certifications in: Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper (QWEL); Certified Irrigation Technician (CIT); and the Pesticide Applicator License (PA)."
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### Requirements"
    },
    {
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        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Required Courses"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AGNR 60",
          "title": "Environmental Horticulture Laboratory",
          "units": "1.0",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AGNR 74D",
          "title": "Ecological Restoration",
          "units": "1.0",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AGNR 121",
          "title": "Introduction to Environmental Horticulture",
          "units": "3.0",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AGNR 122",
          "title": "Plant Propagation and Greenhouse Production",
          "units": "3.0",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AGNR 140",
          "title": "Plant Material and Usage I",
          "units": "3.0",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AGNR 150",
          "title": "Landscape Design",
          "units": "3.0",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AGNR 152",
          "title": "Irrigation and Water Management",
          "units": "3.0",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AGNR 153",
          "title": "Natural Landscape Maintenance",
          "units": "3.0",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "total",
          "text": "Total Units",
          "units": "20"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### Program Map\n\n#### Suggested Plan of Study\n\nCareer, salary, and labor market data information."
    }
  ]
}