Definition:
Organic Farming is a sustainable agricultural production method that involves the use of allowed inputs according to regulations, while preserving the environment and the health and welfare of plants, humans, and animals throughout the production cycle, from production to consumption, in a controlled and certified manner without polluting the environment. Organic farming emerged as a response to the environmental and human health damages caused by the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides with the "Green Revolution" in the 1970s. This program teaches practical and theoretical aspects of organic farming methods, systems, sustainable agriculture concepts, and environmental protection methods.

Objective:
The aim is to meet the technical staff needs of the rapidly developing organic farming sector both in the world and in our country and to train environmentally conscious technical personnel who are equipped to use existing knowledge and modern technologies in this field.

Goal:
Using contemporary education and training techniques related to organic farming, the program aims to become a respected and preferred program at the national and international levels, play an important role in the agricultural development of the region it is located in, and be a pioneer and exemplary program in terms of the vocational staff it trains and the education and training activities it carries out.

Degrees Obtained:
Students who successfully complete this two-year program receive an associate degree and are granted the title of "Agricultural Technician."

Competencies of Students:
Students who successfully complete the Organic Farming program will have the following knowledge, skills, and competencies:

They can evaluate developments related to organic farming using scientific methods and techniques.
They can apply the most suitable cultivation technique, taking into account the ecological conditions during production in organic farming.
They have knowledge of sustainable agricultural systems.
They can identify plants grown in organic farming and have knowledge about their cultivation.
They can communicate with their international colleagues.
They have the ability to use the necessary tools and equipment for the Organic Farming program.
They have knowledge about social responsibility, ethical values, and legal regulations related to organic farming topics.
They apply aesthetic perspectives and environmental awareness in organic farming practices.
They can make decisions about problems and solution proposals that may arise in the production, storage, and marketing of organic products.
They evaluate alternative cultivation systems according to regions in plant production.
They learn about national and international legislation related to organic farming and follow changes.
Graduate Programs:

Garden Plants
Garden Plant Production and Marketing
Plant Protection
Plant Production and Technologies
Biosystem Engineering
Field Crops
Agricultural Structures and Irrigation
Agricultural Economics
Animal Husbandry
Agricultural Machinery
Soil Science and Plant Nutrition
Institutions and Organizations Where Graduates Can Work:
Graduates of the Organic Farming program can work in public institutions and provincial directorates affiliated with the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, organic farming enterprises, organic markets, private sector organizations that provide inputs for organic production (seeds, organic fertilizers, organic pest control), small and medium-sized agro-industrial companies, and organic certification firms. In addition, when they successfully complete the exam conducted by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, they can work as agricultural consultants in cooperatives or associations.