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Welcome to Glen College of Agriculture
Over 100 years of excellence in agricultural education, training, innovation, and rural development in the Free State, South Africa.
One of South Africa's Oldest Agricultural Institutions
Officially opened in 1919 under the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Glen College of Agriculture is one of South Africa's oldest and most respected agricultural institutions, with a century-long history of providing theoretical and practical training aligned with the South African Qualification Authority's National Qualification Framework.
Our Core Values
Excellence
Striving to achieve the highest standards in all aspects of our work. Taking responsibility for our actions, decisions and outcomes.
Professionalism
Demonstrating expertise, competence and a commitment to our work.
Integrity
Acting with honesty, transparency and moral principles.
Collaboration
Working together, sharing knowledge and leveraging each other's strengths.
Inclusivity
Creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to contribute.
Lifelong Learning
Encouraging continual growth and self-improvement, leveraging innovation and technology.
Our Disciplines
Animal Production
Covers the essentials of anatomy, physiology, nutrition, breeding, and genetics across farm animals, paired with practical livestock management in beef, dairy, poultry, pig, and small stock production. It incorporates animal health, cultivated pastures, and project-based animal husbandry.
Agribusiness
Integrates agricultural economics, marketing, and financial management with modern skills in end-user computing, artificial intelligence, statistics, data analytics, and academic communication. It also delivers training in farm water reticulation, mechanisation, maintenance, extension, and entrepreneurship.
Crop Production
Encompasses soil sciences, soil classification, agricultural botany, plant nutrition, and plant breeding and genetics. Students engage in practical agronomy, land use planning, vegetable and fruit production, crop protection, and project-based plant husbandry.
Diploma in Agriculture
A 3-year practical-oriented qualification producing prospective farmers and production managers with capabilities to manage farming enterprises.
Animal Production Stream
Livestock management, animal nutrition, breeding & genetics, health, beef, dairy, poultry, pig & small stock production.
Crop Production Stream
Agronomy, soil sciences, agricultural botany, plant nutrition, crop protection, vegetable & fruit production, and land use planning.
Glen Farm - 4,619 Hectares
The Farm unit is responsible for maintaining and providing the facilities for Research and Training. It plays an increasing role in housing and provisioning of practical hands-on training for students and interns.
Begin Your Agricultural Journey
Applications are open for the 2027 academic year. Join a legacy of agricultural excellence at Glen College.