Field Vegetable Production Essentials Certificate

University of the Fraser Valley

The UFV Field Vegetable Production Essentials certificate is comprised of 18 credits (6 three-credit courses) and is an excellent introduction to all aspects of field vegetable production.

Topics include:

• Introduction to horticulture
• Horticulture skills and techniques for fall and winter
• Fundamentals of pest management
• Introduction to soils and soil fertility
• The science and practice of vegetable production

This certificate can easily ladder into a Horticulture Crop Production and Protection certificate program or Agriculture Technology diploma at UFV. It is also a great professional development program for people who require up-to-date knowledge of field vegetable production.

CAREER EXPECTATIONS

This program is designed for those seeking to enter the field vegetable industry and wishing to gain both knowledge and certification necessary to advance their career on the farm or for those seeking professional development opportunities.