Why choose Horticulture?

What will you learn?

Completing the Horticulture degree will teach you to –

• Perform skills and use equipment to care and grow plant in nurseries and greenhouses
• Recognize, name and understand management needs for plants grown in Oregon nurseries and greenhouses
• Know government regulations for nursery and greenhouse operations, work and pesticide safety, water regulations and crop sanitation
• Evaluate production in terms of sustainability

See Course Sequences for more information.

What will you do?

The Horticulture degree prepares for a number of different careers in nursery and greenhouse work, including –

• Manager
• Crew Leader
• Inventory controller
• Irrigation specialist
• Plant seller
• Customer service representative