AgriScience, Certificate of Achievement

• Foundational coursework in soil science, plant biology, and crop production.
• Applied focus on sustainable and regionally appropriate agricultural practices.
• Pest management and integrated pest control training.
• This is a stackable credential that counts toward the Agriculture AAS.
• Hands-on learning aligned with Southwest Michigan's diverse agricultural industry.

Agricultural scientists and technicians apply scientific knowledge to the growing, protection, and management of crops. They test soils, identify plant diseases and pests, implement sustainable production practices, and support farmers in making evidence-based decisions. In a region as agriculturally diverse as Southwest Michigan, professionals with strong agriscience foundations are in consistent demand across a wide range of employers.

• Michigan's diverse agricultural sector that spans fruits, vegetables, grains, and specialty crops drives strong demand for workers with applied plant and soil science knowledge.
• Sustainable agriculture is among the fastest-growing segments of the industry nationally, increasing demand for workers trained in ecological farming practices.
• Greenhouse and controlled-environment agriculture operations in Southwest Michigan are expanding, creating new employment opportunities for plant science graduates.
• Wine and viticulture employers in Berrien County and surrounding areas consistently seek workers with foundational plant science and pest management skills.