Canadian university offers Greenhouse Production Management certificate

The University of Guelph, Ridgetown campus, will offer a Greenhouse Production Management Post-Diploma certificate program beginning September 2014.

The program is designed to aid students who want to enter the greenhouse vegetable sector. Students will learn how to manage the greenhouse structure, plants, atmosphere and control systems. The program description claims that graduates will be able to "identify pests and diseases, understand normal plants to identify problems, and provide recommendations and solutions."

The program will also provide lessons on labor management, and best management practices.

The program website says "Practical training will be attained through two 4-month work terms. Students will have exposure to two different greenhouse vegetable operations where they will put their knowledge to work and establish the skills and experience required to be successful in the greenhouse sector. A work term report is required for each placement.

"Students in this program will be in class from September to December (semester 1) and May to August (semester 3) and completing paid work placements from January to April (semester 2) and September to December (semester 4)."

For more information on the program features, details, or to sign up click here.