Agriculture

Grow Your Future in Agriculture

Interested in agricultural banking, pest control, or natural resource management? Allan Hancock College’s Agriculture Program offers hands-on training to boost sustainability, productivity, and career readiness.

Local demand for skilled ag workers is high, with rewarding jobs and living wages. Program options include:

Agricultural Science
Agribusiness
Plant Science
Crop Protection
Pest Control Advising

Earn a certificate to enter the workforce or pursue an associate degree for transfer to universities like Cal Poly and other CSU campuses. Our curriculum is shaped by local industry partners to ensure career alignment.

What You’ll Learn:

Plant breeding, crop production, and protection
Natural resource management
Agriculture laws and regulations
Fruit, vegetable, and animal production
Pest identification and management
Ag business, sales, and marketing
Soil health and plant nutrition
Precision agriculture tools and techniques

Degrees and Certificates Offered

Each program has unique requirements. The order in which you take courses may affect your completion time. Visit the links below to view the program requirements and a general semester-by-semester course schedule.

Associate in Science for Transfer- Agricultural Plant Science

Associate in Science for Transfer- Agricultural Business

Associate in Science- Agricultural Science

Associate in Science- Agriculture

Certificate of Achievement- Agriculture

Certificate of Achievement- Agricultural Pest Control Adviser Preparation (1 of 2): Crop Protection

Certificate of Achievement- Agricultural Pest Control Adviser Preparation (2 of 2): Production Systems

To view all available degrees and certificates visit the Allan Hancock College course catalog.