Urban Sustainable Agriculture

 

Agriculture Studies

Are you interested in vertical farming, beekeeping, animal science, or hydroponics? In this program, you can put scientific principles to work and gain hands-on experience from industry professionals in topics ranging from urban farming, greenhouse crop production, greenhouse management, sustainable practices that translate to large or small farm operations, and animal husbandry.

Agriculture is the art and science of raising plants and animals for human benefit. It is the foundation of civilizations and contributes to food security. The Collin College Agricultural Studies department offers students an opportunity to learn sustainable practices in agriculture, improve production practices, and meet the needs of a rapidly growing population.

Want to learn more? Complete the Agricultural Studies Program Interest Form to request more information. 

 

Program Information


Certificates 

Certificate Level 1 - Sustainable Agriculture

Certificate Level 1 - Controlled Environment Agriculture

 

Degrees

Associate of Applied Science Urban Sustainable Agriculture 

 

Transfer Courses

Transferring to a 4 year Agriculture Program? We are offering two Agriculture Transfer courses that are NOT part of the AAS Degree. For students wishing to transfer to a four-year institution that offers a degree in Agriculture, these two courses are available at Collin College!!!

AGRI 2317 Introduction to Agricultural Economics - 3 credits  
AGRI 1419 Introduction to Animal Science - 4 credits


Agriculture Transfer Courses

These courses are embedded in AAS degree but can be taken as part of an AA or AS degree. 

We offer 17 credits in academic transfer agriculture courses

AGRI 2303 - Agricultural Construction - 3 credits
AGRI 1415 - Horticulture - 4 credits 
AGRI 1325 -  Agricultural Marketing - 3 credits


Agriculture Program Orientation

This orientation is not mandatory. At this event we will go into detail about the Agriculture Program here at Collin College. This will include reviewing educational options, meeting agriculture faculty, tips for transfering to university agriculture program, FREE resources available to agriculture students and much more. Please click the registration link to above to register for this event. 

Contact us for more information about the orientation.


Agriculture Studies

agstudies@collin.edu

Anne Thornton - Program Director, Urban Sustainable Agriculture

agstudies@collin.edu 

 

Deidra Carpenter, MA, GCDF - Workforce Programs Coach 

dcarpenter@collin.edu 

Want to learn more? Complete the Agricultural Studies Program Interest Form to request more information.