Strong Interest Remains in the College of Agriculture's Diploma Program

Posted November 08, 1999

SASKATOON - Student enrollment in the Diploma in Agriculture program continues to be strong despite the difficulties many farm families are facing. This fall, a total of 204 students registered in the program compared to 199 students last year. This is a considerable increase when compared to the early and mid-90s, when, on average, only 156 students registered.

Traditionally, individuals chose this program to prepare themselves for managing the family farm. However, off-farm income is increasingly important for the rural economy in Saskatchewan, and the majority of students now entering the Diploma program want to start a career in the agricultural service sector.

Graduates of the Diploma program are recognized by the agricultural industry for their technical knowledge and farm experience while their professional status as Agricultural Technologists is recognized by the Saskatchewan Institute of Agrologists.

For more information, please contact:

College of Agriculture
University of Saskatchewan
(306) 966-4062

or

Dr. Mike Grevers, Coordinator
Diploma in Agriculture Program
University of Saskatchewan
(306) 966-7876

105 Administration Place
Saskatoon, SK, Canada