Diploma in Agriculture Technology in Chilliwack Canada | University of the Fraser Valley

During your initial year, you'll fulfill the requirements for either the Horticulture Crop Production and Protection certificate or the Livestock Production certificate before advancing to year two. All coursework from these certificates counts toward the diploma program. In your second year, you'll deepen your specialization in your chosen field, study sustainable holistic farming methods, and examine topics related to food safety, quality, and security on farms. You'll also enhance your writing, business, and marketing abilities through coursework and a practical enterprise project where you'll create a business plan for an agricultural operation. After gaining two years of industry experience, you may choose to pursue a Bachelor of Business Administration in Agriculture Management to master core business management principles and prepare for leadership positions in agribusiness or agricultural organizations.

CAREER PROSPECTS
Horticulture career paths include:
greenhouse operations
field production, nurseries, pest control firms, landscaping businesses, municipal parks, agricultural service providers, or technical roles with government agencies.

Livestock career options encompass:
farm managers or owner-operators, dairy herd specialists, ranch workers, agricultural service providers, poultry producers, government livestock and forage technicians, and artificial insemination experts.

Application deadlines:
Winter: September 30
Summer: February 1
Fall: April 15