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Blue Ridge Community College Horticulture Technology
Blue Ridge Community College

Horticulture Technology

Flat Rock, USA

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Sep 2024

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Introduction

Did you know that horticulture careers are on the rise? Industry trends show that people are beginning to disconnect from their smartphones and reconnect with nature. People are filling national parks, taking up backyard gardening, and creating inviting indoor environments through the greenery.

From the clean food movement to the restored interest in houseplants and backyard gardening, the future looks bright for those interested in horticulture.

If you have a green thumb, are interested in the science of nature and the art of growing things, or enjoy working outdoors, then horticulture is the career path for you.

The Horticulture curricula include courses about plant identification, pest management, plant science, and soil science. Also included are courses in sustainable plant production and management, landscaping, and the operation of horticulture businesses. Students will receive classroom instruction and practical hands-on laboratory applications of horticulture principles. They will experience applied to learn in an on-campus greenhouse and work with equipment and machinery essential to the horticulture profession today.

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