Natural Resources
Forestry
SOREC’s classes provide small woodland owners with information pertaining to the productive management of woodlands, reducing wildfire risks, improving watershed health, and stimulating youth understanding of our natural sciences. extension.oregonstate.edu/sorec/forestry
Small Farms
Classes for small farm entrepreneurs provide information and training about business planning, alternative marketing, niche markets, profitability, organic production and land stewardship. extension.oregonstate.edu/sorec/farms
Urban Horticulture & Gardening
Classes cover such subjects as: growing food and propagating plants, soils, composting and recycling, reducing pesticide and water use, as well as enhancing opportunities for landscapers, garden supply stores, and other gardening support businesses. extension.oregonstate.edu/sorec/gardening
Landscape Technician certificate program
The Landscape Technician certificate program prepares individuals for entry level and supervisory work in landscape construction, landscape management, landscape design, or nursery production. The classes are designed to develop knowledge and skills in plant care, plant identification, soils, irrigation, basic landscape design and construction practices. Students successfully completing this curriculum may seek entry level positions with landscape companies and will have completed the educational requirement for applying a combination of education and work experience as qualifying to sit for the State of Oregon Landscape Contractors licensing exam. www.roguecc.edu/Workforce/Landscape