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Workforce Development

Horticulture Classes Spring 2025

A Workforce Development Opportunity!

All classes are open to the public. Horticulture classes through Workforce Development are non-credit. You will receive a certificate of completion for the non-credit course if you attend at least 85% of all sessions of the course and earn a grade of at least 70%.

If you would like to turn your certificates of completion into credit, towards a Horticulture certificate or AAS degree; up to 7 credits may be awarded through the SUNY Niagara Credit for Prior Learning Process. More information on the requirements can be provided by the Horticulture program coordinator.

 

Plant Protection (Insects, Diseases, Weeds, IPM)

Plant Protection (Insects, Diseases, Weeds, IPM)
Designed to develop skills for diagnostic problem identification and understanding of potential prevention and treatment options. This course covers the identification of
various environmental, nutrient, and insect, disease, and weed pest issues as well as cultural, non-chemical, organic, and synthetic chemical pest management options.
Emphasis is placed on integrated pest management, label comprehension, safety, environmental factors, pesticides, equipment, application techniques, and laws and
regulations. NYS DEC approval pending for this class as a 30-Hour Training Course for Core and Categories 3A, 3B, 3C . T
Instructor: Tom Mitchell
Fee: $200
Days & Time: Wednesdays & Fridays 2pm -4:15pm
Room: C161
Dates: January 21 – April 16, 2025

Landscape Design II

This course represents the second semester of a two-semester study of landscape design. The student will work through a rigorous series of residential and commercial projects to
improve their design skills and develop a portfolio. Class focuses on form and spatial composition, planting design and applications of design principles and elements.
Computerized landscape design software (Dynascape) is taught. Time, materials and labor cost estimations, presentations skills and peer critiques will be included.
Instructor: Brian Dold
Fee: $100
Days & Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:15 a.m. -10:50 a.m.
Room: C226
Dates: January 21 – May 16, 2025

Herbaceous Plants

Study of selected perennials, annuals, bulbs, edibles, and ornamental grasses used in the landscape industry. Emphasis is on identification characteristics, horticultural uses,
cultural requirements, site assessment, and design attributes. Includes maintenance needs, insect and disease concerns, invasive plants, and native plants.
Instructor: Vicki Jancef
Fee: $100
Days & Times:  Tuesdays & Thursdays 2:00 – 4:15 pm and Fridays 11:00 am – 1:30 pm
Room: Tuesday/Thurs. E-142 and Fridays B-114
Dates: January 21 – April 11, 2025

Fruit & Vegetable Production

This course focuses on the production, handling, and marketing of fruits and vegetables for local markets. Topics include site selection and preparation, seeding, transplanting,
irrigation, weed and pest control, harvesting, and packaging. Emphasis is placed on sustainable agricultural practices. Students will also learn about farm business
management. Community supported agriculture, urban farming considerations, high tunnel production, vertical farming, organic and other certifications will be discussed.
Instructor: Vicki Jancef
Fee: $100
Days & Times:  Tuesdays & Thursdays 11:00 am – 1:15 pm
Room:  C-136
Dates: January 21 – April 11, 2025

Introduction to Soil Science

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental principles of soil science: their origin; nature and constitution; and their chemical, physical, and biological
properties. Soils are explored in relation to their importance to the environment and to their uses for plant growth management. Emphasis will be placed on what constitutes soil
and how it operates within the overall biosphere. Labs focus on methods of scientific inquiry in the soil sciences and on learning practical skills for assessing and managing soils.
Lecture is asynchronous online.

Instructor: Carolyn Stanko
Fee: $100
Option 1: Lab on campus: Wednesdays 10:00 am – 11:50 pm
Option 2: Lab on campus: Wednesdays 12:00 – 1:50 pm
Room: C203
Dates: January 21 – April 9, 2025

  • All classes are open to the public.
  • These classes are non-credit.
  • You will receive a certificate of completion for the non-credit course, if you attend at least 85% of all sessions of the course and earn a grade of at least 70%.
  • If you would like to turn your certificates of completion into credit towards a Horticulture certificate or AAS degree, up to 7 credits may be awarded through the NCCC Credit for Prior Learning Process.
  • Seats are limited. Sign Up Now!

For information on class content, email: Carolyn Stanko, Program Coordinator, cstanko@niagaracc.suny.edu

Fall 2025 Classes: Landscape Design I, Woody Plant Materials,
Greenhouse Management, Floral Design, Art & History of
Horticulture, Plant Biology, Landscape Installation & Maintenance

Contact

Melissa Moore
Horticulture Program Coordinator
Phone: 716-614-6413
Email: mmoore@niagaracc.suny.edu
Location: C-257