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Regenerative Agriculture

Certificate of Achievement

This certificate program equips participants with the theory and hands-on experience needed to implement regenerative agricultural practices across diverse contexts. Students will be able to design, manage, and evaluate farming systems that sequester carbon, enhance soil fertility, sustain biodiversity, and promote economic viability for farmers and their communities. Professional occupations in Regenerative Agriculture: Research Technician, Agronomist / Crop Scientist, Director of Regenerative Agriculture, Agricultural Conservation Specialist, Farm Systems Manager / Agricultural Resource Division Manager, Ecosystem Restoration Specialist, Onboarding Manager, Software Engineer / Developer (Regenerative Agriculture specific), Rancher, and Farmer, Regenerative Ag Consultant, Field Organizer, Farm Worker, Soil Advocate, and Farm/Ranch Manager.

Program Requirements (22 units)

Course NumberCourse TitleUnits
BIOL012Introduction to Ecology and Wildlife4 units
BIOL059Climate Change3 units
BUSN015The Entrepreneurial Mindset3 units
NUTR020World Food Customs and Nutrition3 units
PMGT014Conservation of Our Natural Resources3 units
PMGT017Basic Horticulture for Parks3 units
PMGT026Regenerative Agriculture for Parks3 units

Total Certificate Units: 22 units

To be awarded a certificate, a student must:

  1. Complete all the program requirements.
  2. Earn a grade of “C” (or "P") or better for all required courses.

Upon successful completion of this program a student will be able to:

  • Discuss the concept of sustainability and how each of us can contribute to maintaining a sustainable way of living.
  • Discuss the concept of regenerative agriculture and how each of us can contribute to maintaining a sustainable way of living.
  • Compare strategies for developing effective food policies to ensure fair and equitable distribution of foods to prevent food insecurity.
  • Identify techniques for cultivating native plants for use in the restoration of public lands.
  • Analyze the effects human activity has on ecosystems and assess the impact of conservation methods on these ecosystems.
  • Describe the impact of entrepreneurs on political change, economic development, lowering of class and gender barriers.
  • Discuss the social, economic, and biological impacts of climate change.
Last Updated 6/30/26