Growers Urge University to Help Agriculture
Ventura County growers believe that the developing Cal State campus near Camarillo should help support the region’s $942-million agricultural industry with a range of course work, seminars and other academic programs, according to a university survey released Friday.
The survey was the latest step by university planners to draft a curriculum to help meet the educational needs of local farming related industries.
More than 300 growers responded to the questionnaires. They identified a need for classes in academic areas including:
* Agricultural business and marketing.
* Computer technology and biotechnology.
* Land conservation, water conservation and soil sciences.
* Pesticide innovations and pest management.
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