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Rochester Community and Technical College - Rochester, Minnesota

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Horticulture Technology Program
Horticulture Program Highlights

 

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RCTC Spring Plant Sale Hours
Horticulture Technology Center Greenhouse
Located at the Heintz Center

Thursday May 1: 11am – 2pm
Friday May 2: 10am – Noon
Monday May 5: 4pm – 6pm
Tuesday May 6: 11am – 2pm
Wednesday May 7: 4pm – 6pm
Thursday May 8: 11am – 2pm
Friday May 9: 10am – Noon
Monday May 12: 2pm – 4pm
Tuesday May 13: 11am – 2pm
Wednesday May 14: 11am – 1pm
Thursday May 15: 11am – 1pm

 

Horticulture Technology

Purpose:  The Horticulture Technology Careers program offers two major options:  Floriculture / Garden Center Technician and Landscape, Golf Course Maintenance / Grounds Maintenance Technician.  The Diploma or A.A.S. is available in each major.

The Horticulture Technology curriculum provides students with the general education and technical skills to meet the demand for employment opportunities in Landscaping, Golf Course Maintencance and Grounds Maintenance, as well as in Floriculture and Garden Center businesses.  Well trained personnel are needed to meet the customer demands for horticulture goods and services.

Today's customers of horticulture products and services are more knowledgeable and demanding.  They seek quality products and numerous services.  These demands are the basis of employment opportunities in horticulture technology careers.  Specialization and departmentalization have created an increased need for skillfully trained personnel.

 

 

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