Analysis and control
Quality control
Chemical analysis of fresh and processed products
Microbiological analysis
Sensorial analysis
Plant, personnel, food and equipment hygiene
Maintaining the final product quality
Quality standards
Risk analysis
Post-harvest management
Product follow-up (grain, fruit, vegetables and meat); this includes harvest, gathering, transportation, pre-cooling and storage in order to reduce loss during post-harvest. Recommendations are based on the characteristics of each case. Storage tests are carried out to increase the product duration. Training in the area is carried out.
Process
Process improvement
Finished product improvement
New products development and installation
Training
Packaging
Studies on primary packaging for fresh products and processed products.
Management
Costs
Financing and investment evaluation
Market research
Market strategies
Strategic planning desing and implementation
Project proposals
Accounting and managerial procedures analysis
Description of jobs and positions
Agricultural and cattle production
Agricultural:
Varieties tests
Agrochemical tests
Cultural breeding practices
Organic agriculture
Plagues, diseases and underbrush
Cattle:
Technological equipment
Genetic assessment and selection
Feeding systems
Others related to bovine, porcine and aviculture
The school has the following facilities: Pilot Agroindustrial Plant, Center for Agricultural Practices, Computer lab and rooms equipped with audiovisual aids. These facilities are used for teaching, research and extension project purposes.
Graduates follow-up
The School of Agricultural Management is currently up-dating its graduates database in order contact these professionals and organize conferences, symposium, permanent education programs, and other activities.
An information file is attached. You have to complete the information requested and send it by mail to: Apdo. 159-7050 Cartago, Costa Rica or send it by e-mail to: ciga@itcr.ac.cr
All information is confidential and will only be used for the purposes mentioned above. If you have any question or comment, you may send us a letter to our P.O. Box or call 2550-2287, 2550-2291 or fax 2550-2523. Thanks for your cooperation.