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Grass Ceiling
Gender Equality in Rural and Agricultural Innovation Systems MOOC (online course)
- Zaragoza, Spain
Certificate
Part time
5 hours
Distance Learning
English
The GRASS CEILING MOOC is a free online course designed to empower rural women and strengthen their role in agricultural innovation and rural development across Europe.


University of Pisa Summer - Winter Schools & Foundation Course
Summer School Reinventing Rural: Transformative Solutions in Innovative Rural Areas, the Tuscany Case
- Lucca, Italy
Summer Course
Full time
1 month
On-Campus
English
The Summer School Reinventing Rural: Transformative Solutions in Innovative Rural Areas, the Tuscany Case explores how small farms contribute to transformative solutions in innovative rural areas while contributing to local prosperity and food and services provisioning for society.
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FutureLearn
Social Innovation in Rural Areas Course - University of Padova
- Online Italy
Course
Part time
3 weeks
Distance Learning
English
Explore applications of social innovation in rural areas and discover best practices for managing social innovation projects.


Managing factory
Diploma in Operation of Industrial Plants in the Rural Environment
- Neuquen, Argentina
Diploma
On-Campus
Spanish
This Diploma provides tools of applicative and experiential technical knowledge to industrial entrepreneurs. The functions of these managerial competencies contain some treaties: - legal-legal - technical-technological -economic-financial - Organizational management for the execution of rural industry, from the start-up and commissioning of the factory, which is inserted in the same productive scheme of primary production, proving suitability, qualifying and qualifying to execute the management and Operation, maintenance, control, and sanitation tasks.

Newbattle Abbey College
Rural Skills
- Online United Kingdom
Certificate
On-Campus
English
This full-time practical course offers an introduction to gardening and estate maintenance in the college’s Community Garden, Italian Garden, woodlands and 125-acre estate.


Suffolk New College
Agriculture (Level 1) - Suffolk Rural (Otley)
- Online United Kingdom
Course
On-Campus
English
The purpose of this qualification is to develop the transferable skills, attributes, and behaviours needed for you to progress to further study and ultimately to employment.


Colorado Northwestern Community College
Agriculture Business AS Degree with Designation
- Online USA
Associate of Applied Science
On-Campus
English
The AS degree with designation in Agribusiness prepares the student for Ag Business, Ag Finance, the Beef Industry, Cattle Production, Ranch Management, and more.


North Iowa Area Community College
Agriculture Technology Diploma
- Mason City, USA
Diploma
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Agriculture Technology Diploma program is designed to provide students with the skills, aptitudes, and knowledge necessary to enter fields related to general agriculture. The program may be completed in two semesters by following the suggested curriculum, or it may be spread over three or more semesters.


Marshalltown Community College / Iowa Valley Grinnell / Orpheum Theater / Iowa Valley Continuing Education
Liberal Arts Associate of Arts Degree (AA) - Horticulture
- Online USA
Associate of Arts
On-Campus
English
Horticulture is defined as the science or art of cultivating fruits, vegetables, flowers, turf grass and ornamental plants. The field can take you in many directions, but most careers involve some type of science including biology, chemistry, and physics.


INEA Escuela Universitaria De Ingenieria Agricola
Oliviculture and elaiotechnics
- Valladolid, Spain
Course
Spanish
INEA celebrated its first FIFTY YEARS of existence in 2015. Since in the sixties Fr. Quintanilla and a group of entrepreneurs from Valladolid bet on modernization in the management of agricultural holdings ... many things have happened.


Pratt Community College
Associate of Science in Agriculture
- Pratt, USA
Associate of Applied Science
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Agriculture Program's mission at Pratt Community College emphasizes student learning while preparing students with the requisite agricultural knowledge base and practical skills to transfer to a four-year college or university or enter their chosen agricultural career.


University of the Fraser Valley
Diploma of Agriculture Technology
- Abbotsford, Canada
Diploma
On-Campus
English
If you're looking to make your mark in an industry that is both at the fine point of science and technology and key to sustaining life on planet Earth, look no further than agriculture.UFV's Agriculture Technology diploma provides you with a strong foundation to launch a career in this fast-moving field. In your first year, you complete a certificate in either Livestock Production or Horticulture Crop Production and Protection. In your second year, you develop additional expertise in your chosen area of practice, learn about sustainable holistic agricultural practices, and explore issues relating to on-farm food safety, quality, and security.
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Learn more about Rural Development Preparatory programs
Rural Development degree programs at the Preparatory level focus on equipping students with foundational knowledge and skills necessary for fostering sustainable growth in rural areas. This field explores various aspects of rural life, including economic development, community engagement, and environmental sustainability.
Students gain insight into essential topics such as land use planning, agricultural practices, and rural policy analysis. They develop skills in project management and stakeholder engagement, which are vital for implementing effective programs in rural settings. The academic environment cultivates curiosity and critical thinking as students examine real-world challenges and innovative solutions.
Rural Development emphasizes the importance of collaborative techniques, where students learn to work with diverse populations and understand their unique needs. As students delve into this field, they build confidence in their ability to contribute meaningfully to community initiatives and sustainable practices. Through hands-on projects and case studies, learners strengthen adaptability while uncovering strategies to enhance rural livelihoods.