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ANC's Horticulture, Landscaping, & Nursery Operations Program

 

This program is designed for students who wish to acquire a complete background in all areas of the horticultural science and business operations.  After acquiring this degree, students will have the necessary coursework to easily proceed into a program of study leading toward a baccalaureate degree.  Students who are not interested in further coursework will be qualified to proceed directly into the workforce with the full experience of having acquired a scholastic yet practical education.  A greenhouse laboratory is available for students to apply classroom concepts.  Career opportunities include agricultural chemical sales, landscape design and construction, professional lawn care services, greenhouse operations, and garden center management.

 

 

Key Questions:

 

Do you enjoy outdoor activities?

  • Careers in this field normally involve working primarily outdoors

Do you work well with your hands?

  • Horticulture and landscaping work is very hands-on, requiring one to use tools with an acceptable level of skill

Can you work effectively without immediate supervision?

  • Careers in this field regularly involve independent work, requiring one to solve problems creatively and anticipate future activities

Are you a friendly person?

  • Careers in this field normally involve selling activities; while an outgoing nature is not a requirement, the ability to project a pleasant personality is

Do you appreciate parks, gardens, and scenic beauty?

  • An enjoyment of such amenities fuels the creativity and perseverance needed to be a successful horticulturist or landscaper
 

Key Skills / Aptitudes:

  • Creativity

  • Hands-on mechanical ability

  • Moderate level of physical endurance

  • Ability to apply written directions

  • Interpersonal skills

  • Ability to work without supervision

  • Arithmetic/simple chemistry
   
 

Specific Career Opportunities:

  • Garden center or nursery manager

  • Farm manager

  • Agriculture chemical sales

  • Fertilizer/seed retail manager

  • Greenhouse plant breeder

  • Private landscaper/horticulturist
   
 

Possible Work Settings:

  • Garden center or nursery

  • Farms

  • Traveling sales

  • Retail (agricultural)

  • Private enterprise