A certificate in Sustainable Agriculture introduces basic principles and hands on experience in production and marketing of locally grown food. Experiential and classroom learning will focus on principles of environmental, economic, and social sustainability emphasized through practicum courses, field trips, guest lectures, and engagement with local farming and food communities. Students will be prepared for beginning occupations in sustainable market farming, ecological farm management, local food policy or advocacy organizations, produce management, school garden management, or related fields.

(Major Code 5290; CIP Code 01.0308)

Sustainable Agriculture Program web page

Program Outcomes

Johnson County Community College (JCCC) is committed to offering high-quality affordable programs that focus on developing knowledge and skills conducive to life-long learning. Both the General Education Student Learning Outcomes and Institutional Learning Outcomes convey JCCC's approach to programmatic outcomes. Additionally, students who successfully complete the Sustainable Agriculture Certificate from JCCC will be able to: