Olds College

Olds College

Motto	The Place to Go Places
Established	1913
President	H. J. Thompson
Location	Olds , Alberta , Canada 51.79015°N 114.09538°W / 51.79015; -114.09538
Website	Olds College

Olds College is a post-secondary institution located in Olds, Alberta, established in 1913 as Olds Agricultural College. Total student enrollment for the 2005/2006 year was 1288. Schools and programs housed within the college include:

Courses Of Study

School of Land Sciences:

• Reclamation and Environmental Stewardship
• Land Agent * Land Administration
• Crop and Agri-Food Technology

School of Horticulture:

• Ornamental Horticulture
• Production Horticulture
• Commercial Floristry
• Turfgrass Management
• Golf Course Management

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School of Agriculture, Business and Technology:

• Agricultural Business
• Agricultural Mechanics
• Agricultural Production
• Geographic Information Systems

School of Applied Arts and Career Studies:

• Fashion Technology
• Fashion Marketing
• Office Administration
• Transitional Vocational Training
• Veterinary Medical Receptionist

School of Animal Science:

• Advanced Farrier Science
• Animal Health Technology
• Equine Science
• Meats

Additional Programs

The School of Innovation conducts research on composting technology (including bio-gas energy), environmental microbiology, livestock genetics and nutrition, natural fibres, and new products from crops and bio-processing.

The college also contains apprenticeship programs in the following areas:

• Agricultural Equipment Technician
• Heavy Equipment Technician
• John Deere Agricultural Technician
• Landscape Gardener

External links

• Olds College