Focus Areas:
Agribusiness, Agronomy, Livestock Production, Communications, Equine Science, Ag Engineering, Pre-Veterinarian, Horticulture.

Employment:
Entry level positions at minimum wage with a certificate. $30,000-$60,000 with an associate’s degree.

Why Agriculture & Industrial Technology?

The Agriculture Department includes the principles of animal care, crop and vegetable farming, marketing of farm products, sustainable practices, and large property management.

Certificates in the areas of Production and Services, and Precision Agriculture can be completed in one year or less and can be a starting point for a two-year degree. The Agriculture Department also offers a certificate for a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) and Welding.

A.A.S. and A.G.S. degrees are considered “ready for work” programs. Students interested in pursuing a Bachelor’s degree should enroll in the A.S. degree. The Ag unit provides a hands-on learning lab for students in Agriculture.

Potential Careers:
Agronomist
Ag & Food Science Technician
Ranch Manager
Agriculture Teacher/Professor
Communications Specialist
Commercial Truck Driver

DEGREES/CERTIFICATES OFFERED:
Production & Services - 16-hour Certificate
Production & Services - 30-hour Certificate
Production & Services - 45-hour Certificate
Production & Services - AAS Degree - 62 hours
Associate of General Students - AGS - 62 hours
Associate of Science - AS - 62 hours
Commercial Drivers License - 16-hour Certificate
Welding – 18-hour Certificate

Agriculture Education majors, refer to the Education Department

Program Learning Outcomes

Printable Degree/Certificate Planning Guide