Agriculture, Modern Food Production and the Environment: Specialty Crop Pathway - Modern Food Production Certificate
The Agriculture, Modern Food Production and the Environment: Specialty Crop Path Certificate is awarded after successful completion of this semester.
The Agriculture, Modern Food Production and the Environment: Agriculture, Modern Food Production and the Environment: Specialty Crop Path Diploma is awarded after successful of this semester and a continuing Spring semester.
The Agriculture, Modern Food Production and the Environment: Agriculture, Modern Food Production and the Environment: Specialty Crop Path AAS is awarded after successful completion of the the entire pathway program.
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Agriculture, Modern Food Production and the Environment: Specialty Crop Pathway - Certificate
This is the suggested pathway for students interested in a career in specialty crop production.
The Agriculture, Modern Food Production and the Environment: Specialty Crop Path Certificate is awarded after successful completion of this semester.
The Agriculture, Modern Food Production and the Environment: AG, MFP&E Specialty Crop Path Diploma is awarded after successful of this semester and a continuing Spring semester.
The Agriculture, Modern Food Production and the Environment: AG, MFP&E Specialty Crop Path AAS is awarded after successful completion of the the entire pathway program.
Summary Sheet
The summary sheet provides a program overview and other information.
AGB-336 - AGRICULTURAL SELLING |
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Lecture: 3 |
Credit: 3 |
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Presents basic concepts and economics principles related to markets for agricultural inputs and products. Reviews current marketing problems faced by farms and agribusinesses, farm and retail price behavior, structure of markets, food marketing channels, food quality and food safety, and the role of agriculture in the general economy. Analyzes the implications of consumer preferences at the farm level. Introduces hedging, futures, and other risk management tools. |
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AGC-216 - CAREER SEMINAR |
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Lecture: 2 |
Credit: 2 |
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This course is designed to help students explore and discover the many opportunities that are available in the profession of agriculture and related industries both nationally and internationally. |
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AGB-330 - FARM BUSINESS MANAGEMENT |
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Lecture: 3 |
Credit: 3 |
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Applies business and economic principles of decision making and problem solving in the management of a farm business. Covers cash flow, partial, enterprise, and whole farm budgeting. Reviews information systems for farm accounting, analysis, and control. Examines obtaining and managing land, capital, and labor resources. Provides alternatives for farm business organization and risk management. |
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AGH-221 - PRINCIPLES OF HORTICULTURE |
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Lecture: 2 |
Lab: 2 |
Credit: 3 |
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Provides an introduction to horticulture covering the basic knowledge and skills associated with growth and development of plants including fruits, vegetables, turf grass, and ornamentals. |
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BUS-102 - INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS |
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Lecture: 3 |
Credit: 3 |
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An overview of contemporary business principles touching on all the major functional areas of business and trends that are shaping today's business environment. Understanding the fundamental pillars of the business environment -- globalization, technology, and ethics -- is a crucial component in this course. |
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AGH-131 - GREENHOUSE MANAGEMENT (ONLINE) |
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Lecture: 3 |
Credit: 3 |
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Manage greenhouse air, water, soil, and light for most efficient use of resources. Pest management, plant rotation and scheduling for flower sales are included. |
Sabrina Pidgeon - Assistant Professor, (319) 208-5000 ext. 5104
Email: spidgeon@scciowa.edu
BS, Iowa State University
Adam Raub - Professor, (319) 208-5000 ext. 5103
Email: araub@scciowa.edu
BS, Western Illinois University
MBA, St. Ambrose University
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