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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:

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

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

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

See: http://www.oldscollege.ca/