PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Agriculture program offers an Associate of Science degree and a Certificate of
Achievement in Agriculture Business, Agriculture Production, Small Farm Operation
and Management, Sustainable Crop Management or Food Safety. Courses in these areas
provide students with skills valuable to business in the Central Coast's produce industry
or with one of the many companies providing support services and products. Many of
the courses are fully transferable to the California State University system. Internships
and work experience are an important part of the program, providing students with
experience and networking opportunities in the local produce industry.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of any of the emphases within the Agriculture program, a student should be able to:
- demonstrate problem-solving techniques and critical thinking skills while engaged in job situations.
- prepare and deliver business documents and use math skills in appropriate form, and language essential for career success in an agriculture business setting.
- demonstrate professional and personal development of work habits and safety practices.
MAJOR COURSES
Agriculture Business Overview
Agricultural Business - Associate of Science for Transfer
Agricultural Business - Certificate of Achievement
Who To Contact
- Carol Silveira
Program Specialist
csilveira@hartnell.edu
Phone: 831-240-4555
Building: Hartnell College Castroville Education Center
Office: CEC-107
10241 Tembladera St, Castroville, CA 95012 - Dr. Steven Triano
Agricultural Business Technology Faculty
striano@hartnell.edu
Phone: 831-755-6961
Building: Hartnell College Alisal Campus
Office: AC-C101
1752 E. Alisal Street, Salinas, CA 93905 - Dr. Emily Rustad
Agriculture Business Technology Faculty
erustad@hartnell.edu
Phone: 831-755-6850
Building: Hartnell College Alisal Campus
Office: AC-A104
1752 E. Alisal Street, Salinas, CA 93905 - Julio Martinez
Science Laboratory Technician
jemartinez@hartnell.edu
Phone: 831-759-6099
Building: Hartnell College Alisal Campus
Office: AC-C204
1752 E. Alisal Street, Salinas, CA 9390
Location
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Alisal Campus - Building C
Location type: Building Building Name: 1752 E. Alisal Street, Salinas, CA 93905 Phone: 831-755-6960