AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES
Your pathway to a career! Agriculture Z Agriculture Business Z Animal Science Z Horticulture Z Nutrition & Foods Z Plant Science Z Sustainable Agriculture Z Veterinary Technology Z
Career Technical Education programs at CRC will prepare you for real-world jobs in animal and plant sciences The benefits of going to CRC
1Faculty with industry experience 1Up-to-date & hands-on courses 1Affordable technical training Potential careers in this pathway Business Economics Z Government Agency Z Irrigation Z Landscaping Z Livestock Health Z
Nutrition Z Pest Management Z Retail Nurseries Z Sustainable Ag Z Veterinary Practice Z
Visit our website to watch videos and to find how our CTE programs can help you achieve your career goals.
www.crc.losrios.edu/cte
MEDIAN WAGES IN CALIFORNIA
$42,598
$40,763
$32,103
$36,391
Agriculture Business
Horticulture
Landscape Designers
Veterinary Technicians
2017 salary data from salarysurfer.cccco.edu
Agriculture & Agriculture Business DEGREES
SA.S. Agriculture Business SA.S. General Agriculture SAS-T – Agriculture Business CERTIFICATES
SAgriculture Business SGeneral Agriculture Program Highlights
S Study a general agriculture curriculum
representing all of the CRC disciplines: agriculture business, horticulture, welding, plant science, and veterinary technology
S Quality transfer program for students interested in agriculture business, management and economics.
S Internships in agriculture are available for students interested in work experience
crc.losrios.edu/agr
Animal Science DEGREES
SA.S. Equine Science Program Highlights
S Study principles behind the biology,
function, and management of horses
S Graduates typically pursue horse farm management at breeding facilities, lesson barns, and training stables
S Graduates may also qualify to work for
government agencies, or work as riding and equine science instructors, show and race facility staff, and consultants
S Other career opportunities are available
through feed manufacturers, breed associations, humane organizations, recreational services, horse publications, and more
crc.losrios.edu/ansc
Horticulture DEGREES
SA.S. Horticulture, Nursery Management SA.S. Sustainable Landscape & Irrigation Systems Design
SA.S. Horticulture, Landscape Technology CERTIFICATES
SNursery Operations SSustainable Landscape & Irrigation Design SHorticulture, Landscape Technology Program Highlights
S Hands-on skills in horticultural business
practices plant identification, sustainable landscape and irrigation design, water conservation, integrated pest management
S Nursery Management students also learn
how to produce nursery crops, propagate plants, and manage nursery operations
S Landscape Technology students learn
how to design, construct, and maintain sustainable landscapes and irrigation
crc.losrios.edu/hort
Nutrition & Foods DEGREES
SA.S. Nutrition and Foods SAS-T – Nutrition and Dietetics CERTIFICATES
SNutrition & Foods, Community Nutrition SPlant-Based Nutrition & Sustainable Ag Program Highlights
S Learn theory and practical applications in plant-based nutrition, plant-based food preparation, and sustainable agriculture
S Apply the principles of plant-based nutrition to health promotion and prevention of chronic diseases
S Make food choices to promote
sustainability of our environment
crc.losrios.edu/nutri
Veterinary Technology DEGREES
SA.S. Veterinary Technology CERTIFICATES
SVeterinary Technology Program Highlights
S One of only six programs in California
accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association
S Spend 2 to 6 hours a week caring for dogs, cats, birds, and more in our on-campus animal colony
S On-the-job training and opportunities for future job placement
crc.losrios.edu/vt
C A R E E R T E C H N I C A L E D U C AT I O N
www.crc.losrios.edu/cte
8401 Center Parkway Sacramento, CA 95823 (916) 691-7344 • info@crc.losrios.edu