Online Course Fee - $55

Welcome to the Introductory Employee Training Program for Greenhouse Crop Production. This online educational program has been prepared to provide much of the basic information required to be a successful and productive member of the green industry workforce. It is available in both English and Spanish.

This course is divided in to 5 modules: 

(1) the Introduction and Industry Overview modules will provide a general description of the greenhouse industry;

(2) the two modules on Greenhouse Basics will follow the production of a greenhouse crop from beginning to end;

(3) the Insects and Diseases module will introduce some of the most common pests on greenhouse crops;

(4) the Finished Crop module covers basic shipping and handling procedures; and

(5) the module on Safety in the Greenhouse will provide some important tips on how to stay safe on the job.

Each module in the course includes several quiz questions to challenge your knowledge along the way. A transcript of the training materials is available for download. We hope you enjoy this educational experience. The training you are about to begin will help you become a more successful and valued member of your operation.

Once you have registered for the course, Texas AgriLife Extension Conference Services will email you a confirmation of your registration, a receipt, and the course enrollment key. For questions regarding the course, please contact Dr. Charlie Hall at (979) 458-3277 or charliehall@tamu.edu. The course will be delivered through the Extension Online Campus located at http://campus.extension.org. Students will need to create an account at this site before class begins.

No refunds.