Small Farm Production

Spokane Community College ETPL
This certificate includes three quarters out of the six required for our 2 year associate's degree in Small Farm Production. Student may opt to complete this certificate, or stay longer to complete the associate's degree. Both options include our Spray Technician certificate. The Small Farms program provides students with knowledge and practice in food production. Graduates of the program are experienced in topics including plant propagation, crop science, pest and disease diagnosis, greenhouse operation, farm marketing, and business management. At the successful completion of the second year, passing all required coursework, the student will receive the associate in applied sciences degree. Individual student schedules may differ slightly depending on course availability. Courses may only be offered in the quarter indicated. Outlined curriculum assumes students begin the program fall quarter and continue winter and spring quarters, with summer quarter off. It is recommended that students work closely with the program advisor when planning classes. To see a program map outlining required courses, please visit our website.

Financial information

Total tuition

$5,000.00

Total required fees

$418.00

Books and supplies

$263.00

Locations

Spokane

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location

Program details

9 Months

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

46

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

Certificate

Prerequisites

None

Other prerequisites

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

Certification/license test preparation provided

Employment performance results

Program type

Greenhouse Operations and Management

Completion rate

57%

Employment rate

63%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$17.48

Typical (median) annual earnings

$28,509.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Greenhouse Operations and Management

Other Industries

22%

Retail Trade

21%

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing

18%

Accommodation and Food Services

15%

Management of Companies

12%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
56
Completion rate
57%
Average number of students who completed each year
19
Gender
Male
32%
Female
68%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
2%
Asian
1%
Black or African American
1%
Hispanic
9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
78%
Multi-racial
9%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
2%
20 to 29
40%
30 to 39
33%
40 to 49
12%
50 and over
12%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
1%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
60%
Some college experience, but no degree
39%
Certificate or AA
0%
BA or higher
0%