Niitsitapi Agriculture Certificate (NACP)

The learner develops fundamental concepts of business management within the context of agriculture. These basic tools will provide the foundation for sound business decisions as they relate to all aspects and functional areas of the organization. Micro and Macroeconomic theories will be learned and applied as they relate to the agricultural industry.

This is an introductory course on the nature of agricultural business from both a local and an international perspective. The learner explores the global policy framework as well as national laws and programs which support agricultural enterprise. Selected sectors of the industry are then investigated with these perspectives in mind.

The learner generates financial records and statements using Canadian accounting standards for agribusinesses. Industry software is used and attention to unique industry issues is emphasized.

In this introductory course, students examine fundamental principles of physiology, nutrition, and animal health as well as participate in “hands-on” labs. This course also studies global production demographics, production trends, and current issues affecting livestock industries.

This course is an introduction to plants and plant-like organisms. It includes the study of morphological, anatomical, and physiological characteristics of plants, as well as an examination of the ecological role of plants in the environment. The emphasis in introductory to plant science and crop production will be to provide students with an understanding of the basic structure of plants, life processes, and adaptations to various environmental factors. students will learn about production enterprise, its service providers, or in the new regulatory environments as auditors and inspectors. You will develop an understanding of how consumer preferences and markets influence agricultural production. The course includes laboratory work that will provide the opportunity to develop skills in handling histological materials and plant species, as well as basic taxonomy.

This course is an overview of selected agri-business technological tools and software. Students apply and evaluate selected business technology and software applications

This course develops an understanding of marketing concepts, principles, and practices. Topics examined include the influence of environmental factors on the marketing process, marketing strategy development, marketing mix formulation and adjustment for pricing, and promoting and distributing appropriate products and services to selected markets.

In this course, students develop writing and presentation skills. Students will apply rules of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and mechanics in the development of letters, email, and short reports as well as other documents relevant to their industry. Students will demonstrate strategies and techniques for creating informative and persuasive presentations

This course is a general overview of the farm machinery and technology used in Western Canada. Students will become familiar with the uses and purposes of tractors and combines as well as tillage, seeding, spraying, and forage equipment. Precision Farming principles and components will also be studied.

Students will study the principles of pest management in agricultural cropping systems. They will learn the basic concepts of integrated pest management and principles guiding the safe use of pesticides. Learners will also focus on the identification of selected weeds, diseases, and insects of field crops in western Canada.

This course applies the principles of nutrition to livestock. It includes a discussion of nutrients, nutrient requirements, sources of nutrients, and their cost. It also includes meeting the nutrient requirements of various livestock species through ration balancing