Course work includes instruction in agriculture, agricultural specialization, business management, accounting, finance, marketing, planning, human resources management, and other managerial responsibilities. Students will learn the fundamentals of agriculture, focusing on crop production and business. Emphasis is placed on entrepreneurial and field training. Students will also learn the basic principles of our economic system and government policies and programs relating to agriculture.
Graduates should qualify for a variety of jobs in agricultural businesses such as equipment, feed, and agricultural supply sales; store management; farm operations; wholesale and retail produce management; nursery operations; and environmental and agricultural education.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Agribusiness Technology program, the graduate should be able to:
- Utilize recordkeeping skills for agriculture businesses.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills.
- Interpret data to make agricultural crop planning decisions wisely.
- Identify pests affecting agricultural products.
Agribusiness Technology Checklist
Fall Semester I
| ANS-110 | Animal Science | 3 | | 0 | 3 |
| AGR-139 | Introduction to Sustainable Agriculture | 3 | | 0 | 3 |
| AGR-170 | Soil Science | 2 | | 0 | 3 |
| AGR-226 | Maintenance & Service of Prod Facility | 2 | | 0 | 3 |
| ACA-122 | College Transfer Success | 0 | | 0 | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13 |
Spring Semester I
| AGR-214 | Agricultural Marketing | 3 | | 0 | 3 |
| AGR-121 | Biological Pest Management | 3 | | 0 | 3 |
| AGR-110 | Agricultural Economics | 3 | | 0 | 3 |
| ANS-115 | Animal Feeds and Nutrition | 2 | | 0 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Summer Semester I
| WBL-111 | Work-Based Learning I | 0 | | 10 | 1 |
| WBL-112 | Work-Based Learning I | 0 | | 20 | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 7-8 |
Fall Semester II
| ANS-140 | Swine Production | 2 | | 0 | 3 |
| AGR-212 | Farm Business Management | 3 | | 0 | 3 |
| ANS-116 | Introduction to the Equine Industry | 3 | | 0 | 3 |
| ANS-130 | Poultry Production | 2 | | 0 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15-16 |
Spring Semester II
| ANS-150 | Animal Health Management | 3 | | 0 | 3 |
| AGR-213 | Agricultural Law & Finance | 3 | | 0 | 3 |
| ANS-210 | Livestock Production Issues | 3 | | 0 | 3 |
| ANS-120 | Beef Production | 2 | | 0 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Total Credit Hours: 65-67
Recommended Program Elective: ANS-115, ANS-140, ANS-116, ANS-130, ANS-150, ANS-210, and ANS-120.
Electives: ACC, AGR, ANS, BIO, BUS, CHM, CIS, DFT, ECO, PED, PSY, SPA-111, WBL, WLD.
Communications: COM-110, COM-120, COM-231; ENG-110, ENG-111, ENG-112, ENG-114.
Social/Behavioral Sciences: ECO-251, ECO-252; HIS-111, HIS-112, HIS-131, HIS-132; POL-120; PSY-150; SOC-210, SOC-220.
Humanities/Fine Arts: ART-111, ART-114, ART-115; ENG-231, ENG-232, ENG-241, ENG-242; HUM-115; MUS-110; PHI-240; REL-110, REL-211, REL-212, REL-221.
Natural Sciences/Math: BIO-111, BIO-168; CHM-151; MAT-110, MAT-143, MAT-152, MAT-171.