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Ag Education
Get ready for college
with the right classes
Oregon Goes to College
Academics are the most important fac-
tor in getting into and succeeding in col-
lege. College entrance requirements vary
based on the type of college, how selec-
tive it is and many other factors. Here are
some basic guidelines on the classes you
should take in high school.
• English, Math, Science, Social Sci-
ence: Not only are these required for
graduating high school, all colleges want
to see students with 4 years of English,
3 years of math (Algebra 1 and above),
3 years of science (including two labs),
and 3 years of social science like his-
tory or social studies. For more selective
schools, plan on taking 4 years of each of
these core classes.
• Second Language: Do you have your
heart set on being a Beaver, a Moun-
taineer or a Duck? If you want to go to
a 4-year public university in Oregon,
you’ll need 2 years of a second language.
Agriculture Complex completed
at Chemeketa Community College
Situated on site at the
southeast side of Chemeketa
Community College’s main
Salem campus, the new
Agricultural Complex will
serve as an important hub
for the surrounding agricul-
tural community and indus-
try with classroom space,
garden/farm demonstration
fi elds, an ornamental yard
and benefi cial insectary.
The
Complex
will
include new indoor and out-
door facilities for Cheme-
keta Community College’s
Agriculture and Horticulture
Programs along with space
for its partners, Marion
Polk Food Share (MPFS),
industry consortia and local
school districts.
Central to the develop-
ment is a new 20,000-square
foot classroom and partner
building that will feature
three community classrooms,
a science lab classroom, a lab
preparation room, two semi-
nar/conference rooms, a stu-
dent resource room, faculty
offi ces and work area.
The three community
classrooms are designed with
an operable partition wall so
the spaces can be divided
into three 30-person class-
rooms, one 30-person and
one 60-person classroom or
one large room capable of
accommodating over 100
people. These shared areas
will enhance the overall spa-
tial effi ciency and create a
culture of collaboration key
for a vital community hub.
The site features net-
zero energy use through
the implementation of solar
power, natural light, radiant
heating/cooling and architec-
tural design. Materials for the
complex are sourced from
local suppliers, all within a
60-mile radius of the campus.
Chemeketa Community
College is also pleased to
announce that as part of the
Agricultural Complex devel-
opment on the Salem campus
a brand new Woody Orna-
mentals Demonstration and
Learning Lab (WODLL)
More selective independent colleges may
also want to see two or more credits of a
second language like Spanish, American
Sign Language or Chinese.
• Electives: Fill the rest of your sched-
ule with classes that interest you, whether
that’s art, music or technology. Consider
a Career and Technical Education (CTE)
class to get hands-on experience with a
potential career path like graphic design,
welding or healthcare.
• Honors, Advanced Placement,
International Bacculaureate, College
Now, Dual Credit: Colleges value stu-
dents that take challenging classes in
high school, so take as many advanced
classes as you can. Bonus: you may even
be able to get college credit or place
out of introductory classes once you’re
in college.
Of course, each college may have
slightly diff erent admission requirements
so be sure to check each college website
for specifi c requirements.
6 ways to pay for college
Oregon Goes to College
The cost of college can seem over-
whelming; however, most students don’t
pay full price. You can pay for college
using fi nancial aid (grants, scholarships,
work-study and loans) and/or personal
resources (college savings accounts and
other resources).
1. Grants: Grants are money from the
state government, federal government
or the college that does not need to be
paid back.
If you attend an Oregon college, you
may be eligible for the Oregon Opportu-
nity Grant or Oregon Promise.
2. Scholarships: Given by colleges
or organizations for good grades, com-
munity service, athletic ability or other
unique personal qualities, there are
countless scholarships available for stu-
dents of all ages. Set aside time each
week to work on applications!
Remember to complete the OSAC
Scholarship Application which has
over 600 scholarships with just one
form.
3. Work-Study: Work-study positions
are part-time jobs, often on campus, to
help pay for college costs.
4. Loans: Loans are money for col-
lege that must be paid back.
In general, loans made by the federal
government are better than loans from
banks or other private sources since
they usually have lower interest rates
and more fl exible repayment options.
Only borrow what you need.
5. College Savings Accounts: It’s
never too early or late to start sav-
ing money for college. There are many
types of college savings accounts
including 529 plans that are not
taxed.
You may be eligible for an Individual
Development Account, which matches
all savings in order to earn extra money
for college. Discuss your options with a
bank or fi nancial institution.
6. Other Resources: You may receive
money from parents or family or work
part-time or full-time jobs during the
summer or school year.
Some employers even off er tui-
tion
reimbursement.
Some
stu-
dents may consider an apprentice-
ship, which helps pay for school
and on-the-job training for specifi c
trades, or the Military to help pay for
college.
Chemeketa Community College
The newly completed Agriculture Complex at Chemeke-
ta Community College in Salem.
Chemeketa Community College
The new Agriculture Complex at Chemeketa Communi-
ty College in Salem includes additional classroom and
laboratory space.
will be a key addition to the
programs at the college.
The WODLL will further
workforce development,
research and education by
implementing the produc-
tion systems used in Ore-
gon to produce woody
ornamental plants. The lab
will be housed in a half-
acre parcel of Chemeke-
ta’s future 5-acre Agri-
cultural Complex. It will
provide students oppor-
tunities to install, main-
tain and harvest pot-in-pot,
balled-and-burlapped and
fi eld grown plant material
while conducting research
into the growth, mainte-
nance, irrigation and prun-
ing techniques of woody
ornamental plants.
Additionally, the college
will off er an Irrigation Tech-
nician certifi cate compris-
ing coursework focused on
fl ow rates, pumps, motors,
pressure and systems. Non-
credit and credit options will
Equine & Ranch Management
Bachelor Degree Program
be entwined as well as stu-
dent preparation for Irriga-
tion Association and Envi-
ronmental Protection Agency
standards.
The work of the WODLL
is supported by the USDA
National Institute of Food
and Agriculture, AFRI Agri-
cultural Workforce Train-
ing Priority Area, award
#2019-07599.
Current degrees and certif-
icates off ered by Agricultural
Sciences and Technology
are Horticulture, Electronic
Engineering, Crop Health,
Irrigation Technician and
Renewable Energy.
The college also off ers a
comprehensive AgriBusi-
ness Management program
for local farmers to learn
all aspects of farm manage-
ment, enterprise operations
and succession planning.
Non-credit programs in pes-
ticide applicator licensing
and home horticulture are
also off ered.
CHEMEKETA
Feather River College started offering in the Fall of 2016 a bache-
lor’s of science pilot program in equine and ranch management in
cooperation with the California Community College Chancellor’s
Office. This unique degree combines scientific agricultural ranch
management courses with hands-on horse related disciplines that
incorporate both traditional and progressive performance-horse
methods. Students will have daily opportunities to work with horses
and livestock while integrating management and business principles
into working for, or creating a successful horse enterprise or ranch
operation.
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
The bachelor degree will meet industry needs by producing gradu-
ates who will demonstrate the following student learning outcomes
upon graduation:
• Knowledge of agricultural, equine, and livestock management
related disciplines that incorporate both traditional and progres-
sive practices.
• An ability to analyze data and solve problems in the equine and
ranch management field.
• A proficiency in critical thinking, reading, writing, and oral
language skills in an agriculture occupational context.
• Developed and demonstrable leadership skills that enhance
neurial business in the field of equine and ranch management,
or transfer to a university for an advanced degree in a related
field.
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professional success in the agriculture and equine industry.
• An ability to enter employment or create a successful entrepre-
Contact Crystal Anderson, Agriculture Department, via email:
canderson@frc.edu or phone: 530-283-0202 ext. 272  
www.frc.edu/agriculture-equine-studies/bachelor-degree
We’ve trained
generations of
Willamette Valley
farmers, nursery
workers, viticulturists,
and winemakers.
AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT Enhance your farm management
skills with noncredit classes focusing on agricultural recordkeeping
and financial management.
HORTICULTURE Master your plant and greenhouse abilities in the
heartland of our nation’s nursery industry.
VINEYARD MANAGEMENT Develop science and business
management experience at our onsite vineyard.
WINEMAKING Obtain hands-on training in our commercial winery,
Chemeketa Cellars.
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EO/AA/ADA/Title IX institution
chemeketa.edu • 503.399.5000
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