Sustainable Agriculture

Woodland Community College is located in Yolo County, home to a diverse group of farms and many Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) groups in the Capay Valley. The Woodland Community College Sustainable Agriculture Certificate of Achievement program is designed to engage students in agricultural practices and techniques that promote sustainability. Core courses introduce students to career opportunities and field experiences, while foundation courses in plant and soil science provide students with background information in general agriculture. The major courses in pest management and sustainable food systems emphasize specific approaches to sustainable agriculture and resources linked to energy. Further, a leadership element to the program prepares students for carrying out projects in agriculture focused on production and supply of nutritious foods.

This program will prepare students for high demand occupations that involve sustainable agriculture practices. Typical jobs include: farming, agriculture production, market gardener, farm manager, propagator, crop consultant, organic inspector, farm advisor, agricultural supplier, compost production, food technologist.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Evaluate agricultural data, draw reasonable conclusions, recognize the environmental implications of these conclusions, and apply these conclusions to examples used in industry.

Required Courses for Major