Professional Certificate in Agriculture Science
(Short Courses)
Type of Training
Online / Coaching / Visual
Skills Focus Area
Agriculture Science
Duration
10 Days / 40 Hours
Methodology
Lecture & Case Study
Location
Via Zoom Platform / Offline
Participants / session
25 - 50 per session
Course Objectives
The courses offered will allow student to master fundamental skills that are essential for modern agricultural operations, including computer training, keeping accurate business records, and using up-to-date and innovative technology.
Skills specific to crop production will involve student in practical field skills used to identify plants and weeds and assess a variety of pest problems.
Learning Outcome
Upon completion of this certificate program, student will gain knowledge and skills through agronomy, production, precision farming, and financial management classes while being immersed in a hands-on experience through industry practicum or Lakeland’s student-managed farm.
Whether the student choose the acquisition of this certificate as their exit point or choose to continue to diploma program, student will be prepared to contribute to a farming operation or to work in the retail agriculture sector.
Module Listings
Chapter 1:
Economic Forces in Agriculture
Chapter 2:
Student Managed Farm I
Chapter 3:
Business Record & Reporting
Chapter 4:
Grain, Oilseeds & Pulse Crop Marketing
Chapter 5:
Agricultural Communication & Computer Apps
Chapter 6:
Plant Science & Field Crops
Chapter 7:
Weed & Herbicide Management
Chapter 8:
Tillage & Direct Seeding Systems
Chapter 9:
Pesticide Application Technologies
Chapter 10:
Soil Science