Organic Agriculture

Organic Agriculture is a 2-year associate programme offered within the Vocational School of Silifke.

Vocational SchoolVocational School of Silifke
Programme TypeAssociate Degree
Duration2 Years
Education TypeFormal Education
LanguageTurkish
Score TypeTYT (TYT)
Quota40

Who Is It For?

The Department of Organic Agriculture Management is suitable for students who are sensitive to nature and the environment, interested in sustainable production systems, and wish to address agriculture and management together. Candidates who are inclined toward fieldwork, possess analytical thinking skills, and have awareness of food safety and healthy nutrition will benefit from this program. It is also a suitable choice for entrepreneurially minded individuals who aim to establish their own agricultural enterprise.

Quick Summary

  • Associate Degree programme (2 Years)
  • Formal Education, instruction in Turkish
  • Admission with the TYT (TYT) score type
  • Vocational School of Silifke
  • Opportunity to transfer to related undergraduate programmes via DGS

About the Department

Programı tüm gereksinimlerini yerine getirerek başarı ile tamamlayan ve 40 işgünü staj eğitimini

yapan mezunlar “Ziraat Teknikeri” Önlisans derecesini alırlar. Programda mevcut olan (toplam 120

AKTS karşılığı) derslerin tümünü başarıyla tamamlamak ve 4.00 üzerinden en az 2.00 ağırlıklı not

ortalamasına sahip olmak mezuniyet için gerekli yeterlilik koşuludur. Organik tarım programından

mezun olanlar, Gıda, Tarım ve Hayvancılık Bakanlığı'nda Organik tarım işletmelerinde, Organik

pazarlarda, Organik üretime girdi (tohum, organik gübre, organik tarımsal mücadele) sağlayacak özel

sektör kuruluşlarında, Organik ürün sertifikası veren kuruluşlarda, Küçük ve orta ölçekli tarıma

dayalı sanayilerde ve KOBİ'lerde ve Kendi arazilerinde çalışabilirler.

Career Opportunities

Organic Agriculture Management graduates have broad career opportunities in different areas of the organic agriculture sector. They can hold various positions in public institutions, private sector, and entrepreneurship.

What Will You Learn?

Organic agriculture principles and certification processes
Soil fertility and sustainable soil management
Biological pest control and natural plant protection methods
Agricultural enterprise management and planning
Organic livestock and integrated production systems
Food safety and quality control standards
Agricultural marketing and value chain management
Compost production and organic fertilizer technologies
Agricultural economics and rural development policies
Greenhouse and open-field organic production techniques

Competencies You Will Gain

Organic production planning and application skills
Capacity to establish and manage agricultural enterprises
Competency in applying food safety standards
Ability to manage certification processes
Awareness of sustainable resource use and environmental management
Ability to analyze agricultural data and report
Skills in developing and implementing marketing strategies
Interdisciplinary thinking and problem-solving capacity

Educational Opportunities

FACILITY #1

Practical training in application gardens and greenhouse areas

FACILITY #2

Industry experience through mandatory internship program

FACILITY #3

International education opportunity through Erasmus+ exchange program

FACILITY #4

Right to participate in double major and minor programs

FACILITY #5

Analytical studies in research laboratories

FACILITY #6

Participation in agricultural fairs and industry events

FACILITY #7

Field trips to organic farming enterprises

FACILITY #8

Academic advising and career guidance

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