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Horticulture Introduction
The horticulture associate degree program will introduce you to the ingenuity of growing healthy plants. You’ll learn about:
- The best soils for plant growth
- Essential concepts for plant propagation
- Principles of irrigation and water conservation
- Identifying various plants
- Pest management
- Landscape and floral design
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Is a bachelor’s degree or associate degree in horticulture right for you? It all depends on what you want to do.
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Dirt, sun, science, and growing things. All of these are a part of agriculture and horticulture. While it can be difficult to know what the difference is between the two, it’s important to understand what they have in common and how horticulture plays a special role in agriculture.
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“There’s going to be somebody who loves plants, who loves being outside, and who loves working hard, and that’s really what the horticulture industry is all about.”
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AI in Academics
At BYU-Idaho, we are strategically integrating Artificial Intelligence to enhance academic excellence and prepare our students for an evolving world.
AI in Horticulture
You will learn to apply AI tools to enhance design accuracy and optimize plant production while prioritizing ethical stewardship and human creativity. This approach prepares you to use emerging technologies to solve complex environmental challenges and improve professional efficiency in the field.
Advance Knowledge, Enhancing Learning, and Developing Workforce Readiness
AI in Academics means learning to advance knowledge, enhancing learning, and developing workforce readiness through tools that support (not replace) your effort and integrity.
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