Sustainable agriculture is farming in sustainable ways meeting society’s present food and textile needs, without compromising the ability for current or future generations to meet their needs. It can be based on an understanding of ecosystem services.
Colleges and Universities Offering Certificate in Sustainable Agriculture in Ghana are:
University College of Agriculture and Environmental Studies
General Entry Requirement (SSSCE/WASSCE/GCE “O” Level & “A” Level Candidates)
Candidates must have CREDITS in THREE [3] SSSCE/WASSCE Core subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science in addition to CREDITS in any THREE [3] relevant elective subjects in the following options;
General Science Option: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Chemistry, Elective Mathematics
Agricultural Science Option: General Agriculture, Physics, Chemistry, Elective Mathematics, Animal Husbandry, Crop Husbandry, Horticulture, Economics and Extension
General Arts Option: Economics, Geography, Government, Elective Mathematics, General Knowledge in Arts
Home Economics Option: Biology or Chemistry, General Knowledge in Art, Management in Living, Food and Nutrition, Economics
Business Option: Business Management, Business Mathematics and Costing, Accounting, Economics, Elective Mathematics
Candidates must have FIVE credits at GCE O level or equivalent including English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Agricultural Science, General Science, Geography, Economics, Government. In addition, passes in THREE [3] GCE Advanced Level subjects: Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Biology, Agricultural Science, Government, Economics and Geography.
Certificate Entry Requirement (SSSCE/WASSCE/GCE “O” Level & “A” Level Candidates, other post secondary certificates)
Candidates must have PASSES instead of CREDITS in THREE [3] SSSCE/WASSCE Core subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science in addition to PASSES in any THREE [3] relevant elective subjects in the options under 1.1 to 1.5 of either Environmental Science and Management or the BSc Sustainable Agriculture Programme above.
Duration: One Year consisting of two (2) semesters.
What can I do with a certificate in agriculture?
These agribusinesses need researchers, inspectors, quality assurance, and more.
Farmer/Rancher.
Poultry Production Manager.
Range Manager.
Precision Agricultural Specialist.
Fruit and Vegetable Grower.
Forrest Manager.
Crop management consultant.
Organic Crops Grower.