Agriculture
Whether you want to work the land, raise livestock or help others do it better, NDSCS is a great place to start.
About Our Department
The NDSCS Agriculture department began in 1976 to provide students training in mechanics and farm management. Keeping up with technology and current workforce demands, programs have evolved to include Ag Business, Animal Science, Farm Management, Precision Agronomy, Precision Ag Technician, Ranch Management and a 9-month Meat Processing certificate. These programs are designed to help students gain employment in a the Agriculture industry or to help prepare students to operate a farm or ranch in the future.
Class sizes are kept smaller to allow students to benefit from lab activities, personalized instruction, and classroom interaction. Multiple programs allow for students to choose from a wide array of elective options to reach their career goals. Students who choose to continue their education find their coursework transferable to other institutions.
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Programs
We’re helping our students jump into outstanding ag careers through hands-on experience with the latest information, advanced technologies and best management practices.
Associate of Applied Science
Agriculture Business
Ag Business focuses on core business concepts such as accounting, sales, management and marketing, while providing a diverse agriculture background.
Associate of Applied Science
Agriculture Communications and Marketing
The agriculture communication and marketing curriculum is designed for students who would like to pursue a career in agriculture sales and marketing.
Associate in Applied Science
Agriculture Education
The Agriculture Education curriculum plan is designed for students who plan to continue their studies toward a bachelor’s degree in agriculture from one of the area universities.
Associate of Applied Science
Animal Science
In Animal Science you can choose between careers in diversified crop and livestock production, sales of livestock feed and supplies, and employment in a livestock operation.
Associate of Applied Science
Farm and Ranch Management
The Farm and Ranch Management curriculum is designed to provide the student returning to the family farm or entering a career in production agriculture with the management skills necessary to be successful.
Associate of Applied Science
Precision Agriculture Technician
Students who enroll in the Precision Agriculture Technician program will seek employment in the agriculture equipment industry.
Associate of Applied Science
Precision Agronomy
Students who enroll in Precision Agronomy will seek employment in the agriculture retail industry. Course work is designed to provide instruction in crop production, soils, field crop scouting, precision ag, agriculture sales, and business management.
Certificates & Transfer Programs
“Going to college helped me learn about new technologies that are out there that will help keep our farm running.”
Tanner / Agriculture
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