Agriculture Workforce Training & Community Agriculture
Take classes to skill up in the agriculture field. Add certifications, acquire continuing education credit and learn something new.
Workforce Development
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Pesticide License Topics
Pesticide License Continuing Education Classes
All classes are held at the Salem Campus Agriculture Complex (Building 60). ODA continuing education credits pending approval for all classes.
Respiratory Protection
November 4, 8:00am- 12:00pm
CRN 45566, Cost $75, 4 total hours
Private Pesticide License Test Preparation
November 12 & 19, 8:00am-12:00pm
CRN 41035, Cost $150, 8 total hours
PPE & Setting Up a Scouting Program
November 15, 9:00am-11:00 & 12:00pm-1:00pm
Cost $25 for PPE, $50 for Scouting, 3 total hours
To request registration, email ag@chemeketa.edu
You can find study materials and licensing information directly on the ODA website (click here).
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Farm Finance Topics
Intro to Farm Finance Series
Section 1: Saturdays, October 5- November 16
Section 2: Saturdays, January 11- February 22
Developed for people who are actively involved in a farm business or planning to be, this series of classes will tackle and untangle the financial side of farming. Seven classes include: Setting Up the Office, Accounting Principles, The Financial Statements, Beginning a Business Plan, Business Planning Part 2, Managerial Accounting, and Resource Panel Discussion
Classes meet in person on the Salem Campus from 9 am-Noon.
Cost: $350
To Register: ag@chemeketa.edu
So I need a Loan….
October 5 & 12 | 9 am-Noon
Join instructor John Wagner as he provides you with the knowledge and tools to make better farm business decisions, fast track you through the financing process, and get you on the path to meet future goals. Take your financial documents and see how they are used in real world analysis. Create financial ratios and rank them using real USDA guidelines. Learn how to evaluate farm projects and do a cost to benefit analysis.
Cost: $100
How do I Manage Risk?
October 19 & 26 | 9 am-Noon
Now that you have a farm business, it’s time to protect it. Learn about various risk management products and skills including: insurance, government programs, personal finance and record keeping. Work with some really cool tools that will help you track your business activities and learn how to qualify for government and RMA insurance programs. Don’t risk being uninformed!
Cost: $100
Understanding Farm Contracts
Section 1: November 9 | 9-11 am
Section 2: January 14 | 5:30-7:30 pm
From rental agreements to easements, learn the hows, whats and whys of contracts. Taught from an attorney’s perspective, this class will help you protect yourself and your business agreements. Being comfortable with the language involved with contracts is a great tool that leads to savvy business decisions.
Cost: $50
The Farm Tax Class
December 7 | 9 am-Noon
It’s the end of the year and time to wrap up the financials. This class will cover the different tax returns, farm tax schedules, pass through income and other useful forms. Though we won’t do you taxes for you, learning how to close out end of year reports and start compiling tax records will hopefully make tax season less daunting.
Cost: $50
The 4 P’s of Marketing
February 1, 8, 15 & 22 | 9 am-Noon
Pricing, Promotion, Place, Product: each day of this 4-day class will focus on one of the 4 P’s of marketing. Bring your own farm examples to work with or just learn from your instructor and peers. This crash course on marketing will have you asking the right questions and learning some new tricks.
Cost: $75
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Forklift Safety
Forklift Safety Upcoming Courses
Forklift Safety
December 11, 2024
March 18, 2025
June 11, 2025
All classes are 4 hours safety and instructional training and 4 hours operations and testing. This class reviews OR-OSHA safety regulations that relate to the operation of forklifts. Orients students to the safe operation of forklifts including daily inspection and maintenance. Participants must successfully demonstrate safe operation skills to obtain certificate of completion.
Participants must be at least 18 years old or older.
Classes will be 8:00am- 5:00pm on the Chemeketa Brooks Campus.
To register email: ag@chemeketa.edu
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Tractor Safety
Tractor Safety Classes
Youth Tractor & Machinery Safety Certification Classes
Classes are finished for 2024. Classes will run Spring Break- June 2025. Schedule and registration will be available in February.
Open to students 14-18 years old.
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Seed Industry Topics
Introducing a new series of classes designed to expand your knowledge of exporting seed. Developed in collaboration with producers and seed industry professionals in the Willamette Valley, workshops will cover 7 topics over 4 days: International Shipping, Markets & Marketing, Contracts, Seed Testing, Export Logistics and Documents, Industry Resources.
Registration for the series: $299
Email ag@chemeketa.edu for registration or questions.Classes will start January 2024.
Community Agriculture Courses
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WOMEN IN HORTICULTURE
WOMEN IN HORTICULTURE
Save the Date! November 3, 2023
Our 2nd annual event celebrates the contributions of women to the horticulture industry. A day of speakers, workshops, education and experiences is planned for all plant people to attend.
Schedule and registration information will be available in late September.
Send questions to: ag@chemeketa.edu
How to Register
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Online & In Person
Continuing Students
You are a continuing student if you have ever taken classes at Chemeketa before
- Log in to My Chemeketa
- If you don't know your username and password, look it up here
- Click on "Registration" in the box on right
- Register for class using the CRN or the "Class Search" tool
- Pay for class by clicking on "Account" in the box on right
New Students
- Email and request a registration form or download the PDF.
- Confirmation email and payment instructions will be sent upon receiving the completed registration form
Payment
Once you've registered you have 10 working days to make financial arrangements for payment of your class fees or you will be charged a $25 fee. Additional $25 late fees will be applied to accounts 30 days or more overdue (maximum late fees of $75 per term will be charged).
Registration In Person
Subject to available space. Stop by Ag Complex, Building 60 to register during business hours or 30 minutes prior to the start of class.
Registration questions? Email
- Log in to My Chemeketa