Turf Management Degree

The turf management program at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College primes students for groundskeeping and turf care at golf courses or sports fields, as well as management positions for field personnel. While focus is primarily on turfgrasses and groundcovering plants, the program also features management, production, and sales and service. Program courses include: plant sciences, genetics, use analysis, turf management, and related economics. Get more details below including other Florida colleges that offer turf management degrees.

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Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC)

1201 W Main St, Inverness, FL

About
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, located in Tifton, Georgia, was founded in 1908 and was originally known as Second District A&M. The school went through several more name changes in subsequent years, including South Georgia A&M College in 1924, Georgia State College for Men in 1929, and finally Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in 1933 when the school became part of the newly formed University of System of Georgia. The school is named after Abraham Baldwin one of the original signers of the US Constitution fro Georgia and the first president of the University of Georgia.

Academics
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College was originally an associate degree granting institution but has expanded its role to provide bachelor degrees in studies to relating agriculture and business.The school still offers a large number of associate level programs that allow students to pursue transfer opportunities or career related education as part of the services offered by the school. Career programs allow students to receive an education in a high demand field and take between one and two years to complete.

Programs offered include:

• Horticulture
• Bookkeeping
• Education
• Nursing
• Liberal Arts

Admissions and Financial Aid
Individuals interested in enrollment at ABAC will have separate requirements for admission based on the course of study pursued and whether it is a bachelor's or associate's program. Individuals will supply an application, transcripts and test scores (if available) and must pay all associated fees. Participation in orientation and a meeting with a counselor is encouraged. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships and are awarded based on need as determined by the information provided by the student in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students Enrolled in the Turf Management Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College offers a bachelor's degree program in turf management.

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Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in the agricultural sciences. Includes teachers of agronomy, dairy sciences, fisheries management, horticultural sciences, poultry sciences, range management, and agricultural soil conservation. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers

Description

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in landscaping or groundskeeping activities. Work may involve reviewing contracts to ascertain service, machine, and workforce requirements; answering inquiries from potential customers regarding methods, material, and price ranges; and preparing estimates according to labor, material, and machine costs.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, first-line supervisors of landscaping, lawn service, and groundskeeping workers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Homosassa Springs, FL
  • Average Hourly Rate: $23.71
  • Average Annual Salary: $49330

Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation

Description

Mix or apply pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides through sprays, dusts, vapors, soil incorporation, or chemical application on trees, shrubs, lawns, or botanical crops. Usually requires specific training and State or Federal certification.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, pesticide handlers, sprayers, and applicators, vegetation employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.8% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Homosassa Springs, FL
  • Total Employment: 30
  • Average Hourly Rate: $13.86
  • Average Annual Salary: $28840

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).