Garden Agriculture Program
Program's Objective
The Garden Agriculture Program aims to train qualified technical personnel needed by the sector, specialized in the cultivation of fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants, proficient in modern agricultural techniques, and capable of applying sustainable and efficient production methods. Within the scope of the program, students are taught topics such as plant production techniques, soil management, pest and disease control, greenhouse and open field farming practices both theoretically and practically.
Students gain the competence to manage agricultural production processes, use techniques to increase efficiency, and act with an awareness of conserving natural resources. Additionally, it is aimed for them to adopt environmentally friendly production methods in the sector by having knowledge about organic farming and good agricultural practices.
Education Subjects
- Fruit and vegetable cultivation
- Greenhouse and covered agriculture
- Ornamental plant cultivation
- Soil knowledge and plant nutrition
- Irrigation and fertilization techniques in garden plants
- Pest, disease, and weed control
- Organic farming and good agricultural practices
- Garden planning and landscape design
- Harvest, storage, and marketing techniques
- Digital technologies in agricultural production
Programs and Technologies Offered
- Greenhouse automation and modern agricultural technologies
- Soil and plant analysis laboratories
- Drip irrigation and precision agriculture systems
- Biological and integrated control techniques
- Mechanization and equipment use in garden agriculture
- Organic production certification processes
Working Areas
Graduates of the Garden Agriculture Program have a wide range of job opportunities in the agricultural sector. The main areas where graduates can work are:
- Fruit and vegetable production enterprises
- Greenhouse and covered agriculture facilities
- Ornamental plants and landscape companies
- Seed, seedling, and sapling production facilities
- Agricultural consultancy and R&D centers
- Ministry of Agriculture and affiliated organizations
- Organic farming enterprises and cooperatives
- Municipal park and garden directorates
- Agricultural machinery and irrigation systems sectors
Vertical Transferable Departments
Program graduates can transfer to the following undergraduate programs with the Vertical Transfer Exam (DGS) organized by ÖSYM:
- Horticulture
- Field Crops
- Plant Protection
- Plant Production Technologies
- Organic Farming Management
- Soil Science and Plant Nutrition
This program aims to contribute to the sustainability and efficiency of agricultural production by training technical personnel who are proficient in modern garden agriculture techniques, innovative, and adopt environmentally friendly production processes.