Breeding for Organic Crops

Jose Gonzalez
With the rise of interest in organic crops, this online certificate will help you understand the genetic improvement of organic crops. This online certificate program will allow you to take a closer look at how you might create cultivars that are adapted to the organic system.
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The online certification in breeding for organic crops enables you to develop crop-breeding strategies for the organic market. The curriculum integrates knowledge in organic crop production with fundamental concepts in genetics and decision making in plant breeding. This program is designed for organic farmers, undergraduates in agronomy-related programs, and individuals working in agricultural-related areas. Program credits may also be transferred to meet some online master’s in plant breeding requirements.


Degrees Offered:

  • Certificate

 

Online Degree Information

Thomas Lubberstedt

thomasl@iastate.edu
515-294-5356

Admission Requirements

Graduate College Requirements:

  • 4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
  • Academic Records/Transcripts
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.)
  • Proof of English Proficiency.

Program Specific Requirements:

  • Program Requires GRE: No
  • Program Requires GMAT: No
  • Program Will Review Without TOEFL or IELTS: No

International Requirements:

  • Financial Statement:  Application
  • English Proficiency Minimum:
    TOEFL Paper (PBT) 550
    TOEFL Internet (iBT) 79
    IELTS 6.5
    PTE 53
    Duolingo (approved through spring 2026) 115

Application Requirements

Application Deadlines:

Rolling.

Application Details:

This program is open to domestic and international students.

Application Instructions