California is home to the largest food and agricultural economy in the nation. California’s farmers and ranchers have made this state the leader in agricultural production for more than 50 years. With 350 crops and an agricultural economy that exceeds $28 billion, the rest of the world looks to California to see what’s next in agriculture.
Students enrolled in the Agriculture courses receive both theoretical scientific knowledge and practical hands-on training—both very necessary to become successful in a career in agriculture. Students also learn about the complex interrelationships between agriculture, the environment, political and social forces and other sectors of the economy.
The Agriculture Department offers A.S. degrees and certificates in Agriculture, Animal Science, Equine Studies and Suburban Agriculture. All of the agriculture programs are designed to be student-centered and offer flexibility in course offerings allowing students to customize each degree based on their specific interests and career or educational goals.

TRANSFER AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS in Agriculture are available in the Counseling Center. Students should consult a counselor and the appropriate college catalog for other transfer requirements. Catalogs of California and out-of-state colleges are located in the Library and the Counseling Center.

Consult the latest Sierra College catalog for current requirements.