Are you looking for a rewarding career you will enjoy? You can earn a certificate in organic farming in just one year. Be a part of producing healthy food, improving your community, and protecting the environment.
According to the Organic Trade Association, over 82 percent of U.S. households buy some organic products and Americans spend nearly $50 billion annually on organic products.
Gain the training you need to join this rapidly-growing industry. After completing the program, you will have the skills to work for an existing organic operation or launch your own small-scale, sustainable farm.
In our 36-credit program, you will gain hands-on farm experience and take classes offered by Delaware Valley University. The program offers a flexible start, so, you can choose to start the program during any of the three academic terms.
Get started on your organic farming career!
Students spend three terms at Delaware Valley University where you will take courses in commercial vegetable production, organic food and fiber, sustainable agriculture, plant health, soil biology and many more. Each term you will participate in a hands-on experiential practicum at one of our partner farms so you are immediately applying what you’ve learned during the program. Students who complete the program leave with the knowledge and experience necessary to start a small-scale organic farm or work for an organic operation. The program offers assistance with job placement and developing business plans so that you can seamlessly move right into rewarding careers in organic agriculture.
You can take your courses at Delaware Valley University on a part-time or full-time basis. You may apply to start during any term (fall, spring and/or summer) and courses in the certificate program may be applied toward a bachelor’s degree in Sustainable Agriculture at DelVal.
Organic Farming Certificate Program students gain the knowledge and hands-on experience necessary to start a small-scale organic farm or work for an organic operation. The program offers assistance with job placement and developing business plans for farms so that you can easily move into a rewarding organic agriculture career. Organic agriculture provides you with a chance to grow healthy food and give back to your community. After completing the program, you join a network of professional farmers who provide support and mentoring.
You can also apply the credits from the Organic Farming Certificate Program toward a Delaware Valley University bachelor's degree in sustainable agriculture and use the program toward your experiential learning requirements at the University.
DelVal is proud to be a Yellow Ribbon School. The Organic Farming Certificate Program is an approved non-degree certificate program and is eligible for enrollment by veterans who would like to use their education benefits. Interested veterans are encouraged to contact Joe Grato, director of military and veterans affairs at Delaware Valley University, at joseph.grato@delval.edu or, 215.489.2318.
Financial aid is also now available for non-veterans. For more information on financial aid for nonveterans, please request info on the program.
- Director of Military and Veterans Affairs
- Certifying Officer
- Organic Farming Coordinator