Horticulture plays a very important role in society, having an influence on our lifestyle and general health in various ways. The field includes the production of fruit and vegetables and the development of the green environment which is known to have a positive effect on our emotional well-being. Horticulturists are at the heart of such developments.
With a Certificate in Turf Management at Des Moines Area Community College you will have acquired the necessary skills for managerial level expertise in such fields as landscape architecture, sports turf management, landscape design, plant propagation, urban ecology and nursery management, coupled with a solid grounding in environmental conservation and utilization.