Industrial Hemp Production, Diploma

Campus: Muscatine Community College

This program focuses on the greenhouse and agronomic production of the hemp plant. The program introduces students to the topics of growing, processing, and legal requirements of industrial hemp production. Agricultural management and horticultural topics are emphasized through highly technical coursework based on industry standards.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Industrial Hemp Production program, students will be able to:

Apply personal and technical skills in the hemp industry.
Operate and maintain equipment currently used in the hemp industry.
Demonstrate growing techniques used in the hemp industry.
Demonstrate processing techniques for hemp fiber, seed, and cannabinoids.

Plan of Study

Term 1

AGA 182 - Introduction to Soil Science Credit(s): 3.00
AGA 230 - Industrial Hemp Production Credit(s): 3.00
AGB 108 - Human Relations I Credit(s): 1.50
AGB 240 - Industrial Hemp Management Credit(s): 3.00
AGB 336 - Agricultural Selling Credit(s): 3.00
AGH 221 - Principles of Horticulture Credit(s): 3.00
AGH 801 - Turf and Landscape Seminar I Credit(s): 1.00 OR
WBL 101 - Exploring Careers: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Credit(s): 1.00 - 3.00 (1.00 Credit for this term)

Term Total: 17.50 Credits

Term 2

AGA 231 - Industrial Hemp Post-Harvest Credit(s): 3.00
AGA 232 - CBD Post Harvest Credit(s): 3.00
AGH 143 - Equipment Repair Credit(s): 3.00
AGH 252 - Horticulture Pest Management Credit(s): 3.00 OR
AGA 285 - Crop Protection Credit(s): 3.00
MAT 104 - Applied Math Topics Credit(s): 3.00
WBL 301 - Internship: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Credit(s): 1.00 - 5.00 (3.00 Credits for this term)

Term Total: 18.00 Credits

Diploma Total: 35.50 Credits

Non-discrimination Statement / Equal Educational Opportunities

It is the policy of Eastern Iowa Community College District not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status, as required by the Iowa Code §§216.6 and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.).

If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact EICC’s Equal Employment Opportunity Officer/Equity Coordinator, Eastern Iowa Community College District, 101 West Third Street, Davenport, Iowa 52801, 563-336-5222, equity@eicc.edu or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7204, Telephone: (312) 730-1560 Facsimile: (312) 730- 1576, TDD (800) 877-8339 Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.