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Image of the WVC learning and demonstration gardenWithin the sustainable agriculture and resource systems program, WVC offers a non-transfer associate of applied science degree and associate in applied science-transfer degrees in general agriculture, horticulture and tree fruit production, sustainable and organic agriculture, and agribusiness. Interested students should work closely with agriculture advisers in order to plan their studies to reach their individual goals in an expeditious manner.

  • Associate of Applied Science (formerly the Associate of Technical Science degree)
    • The associate of applied science degree prepares students for employment in agriculture and related fields. The pathways are General Agriculture, Horticulture/Tree Fruit Production, and Sustainable and Organic Agriculture.

  • WVC has articulations with the Washington State University College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resources Sciences (CAHNRS) that allows WVC students to transfer to WSU with an AAS-T in sustainable and organic agriculture, horticulture and tree fruit production, general agriculture, or agribusiness.

 

For more information about careers related to this field, go to My Next Move or the Employment Security Department Web page (scroll through the alphabetical list by occupation, or type the name of the occupation into the search filter).

Students who complete the associate of applied science (AAS) in Sustainable Agriculture and Resource Systems will be able to:

Demonstrate skills and knowledge in the fundamentals of:

  • general agriculture production practices
  • tree fruit production practices in North Central Washington
  • general horticulture practices
  • sustainable and organic agriculture production
  • agri-business management
  • natural resources
  • viticulture principles and practices in Washington

Demonstrate the ability to:

  • think critically (analyze, synthesize, evaluate and apply, problem solve, reason quantitatively and qualitatively) in workplace environments.
  • act responsibly as an individual and as a member of a team or group in a workplace environment.

Acquire the training and education to seek employment or advance in current employment in agriculture related fields.

Develop a foundation to continue their studies in agriculture or related fields.