Program Advisor: Richard Hobbs, 371-5080 (rdhobbs@actx.edu) or Contact Angie Alvarez, 371-5444 (afalvarez@actx.edu)
Associate in Science
Major Code - HORT.AS
https://www.actx.edu/horticulture/
Horticulture encompasses a unique blend of art, science and technology. Horticulture crops include trees, shrubs, tropical plants, herbs, flowers, fruits, vegetables and nuts. The horticulture industry is the second largest industry in the state of Texas and offers graduates a multitude of diverse career opportunities. New practices and tools have broadened the scope to include ornamental landscape horticulture and production horticulture.
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