Dates: TBD
Cost: $899 + GST
Prerequisites: None
Delivery Method: Online
This course provides an entry level overview of horticulture production for someone completely new to horticulture. Students will learn basic plant botany, plant life cycle and seed storage of common plants. A variety of propagation methods will be discussed, including plant, seed and vegetative and tissue culture propagation. An overview of how commercial greenhouse crops are produced will be discussed.
The Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant (CAPG) helps employers cover the cost of eligible training — including programs like this one — to enhance productivity and strengthen workforce skills for today’s fast-changing economy.
With funding from the Government of Canada through the Workforce Development Agreement, employers can apply on behalf of their employees and receive partial reimbursement for approved training.
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