Certificate in Introductory Agriculture

University of Saskatchewan

The Certificate in Introductory Agriculture provides a base knowledge of agriculture in the Canadian Prairie region. This certificate is an asset to experts who wish to broaden their scope of professional practise into agriculture. It is also beneficial to new and current students wanting to learn more about agriculture, individuals seeking entry-level, non-professional agriculture employment, and to educators who want to deliver science-based agriculture programs in primary and secondary schools. Students will learn key competencies in the field of agriculture, diverse ways of knowing, agrology and professional practice in agriculture, the scientific principles that govern agriculture, and economic and environmental impacts of agriculture.