This program is available at the following location:

• Ecampus

This online Graduate Certificate in Organic Agriculture addresses the current educational gap created by a rapidly-growing global industry and the needs of this industry for trained, experienced professionals. The objective of this program is to provide necessary expertise, and produce graduates who will then be able to effectively work in organic food production, processing, distribution, policy-making, education, or potentially beginning their own organic-related businesses.

Certificate Code: CG20

Upon successful completion of the program, students will meet the following learning outcomes:

• Evaluate and apply the rules and regulations on the production, handling, labeling and enforcement of organic products.
• Analyze the complex interactions in organically produced food systems across multiple perspectives and disciplines.
• Appraise consumer sales and design marketing plans for Organic Agriculture.
• Integrate knowledge of production management programs based on the conceptual and practical production management knowledge in the areas of organic crops, soils, livestock, and societal impacts.
• Effectively communicate scientific, economic, and environmental impacts of organically produced food.

Certificate Code: CG20