Program Outcomes - (HK33)

Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to:

1. Apply the commercial food safety standards for preventing food-borne illness, including associated legal regulations and national SERVSAFE certification.
2. Apply proper safety protocols for pesticide application and handling utilizing national integrated pest management standards. These applications will be in-class and field based studies which include biological control mechanisms and congenital chemical applications.
3. Demonstrate proficiency in agricultural operations which will include equipment operation and troubleshooting, nutrient analysis, and crop scheduling/succession.
4. Apply proper production methods for fruit and vegetable crops as it relates to commercial agricultural enterprises.