Agricultural Management
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Agricultural Management
Certificate: 38 credits. Advising Guide
Career Description
The Agricultural Management certificate provides a solid foundation in varying agricultural career fields, including: Farm Technology; Plant, Soil, and Crop Science; Agribusiness and Sales; and Environmental and Quality Control. Some of the job titles that graduates of this program would be qualified to pursue include:
- Agriculture Technician
- Crop Scout / Field Consultant
- Soil and Plant Testing Technician
- Farm / Orchard Assistant Manager
- Agricultural Equipment Sales/Service
- Seed and Fertilizer Sales Representative
- Co-op or Elevator Operations Assistant
- Soil and Water Conservation Technician
- Agricultural Inspector
- Quality Control (QC) Technician
In addition, the program develops leadership skills that can help individuals who want to upgrade their knowledge and abilities in order to earn advancement in their current situation.
Course of Study
The Agricultural Management certificate includes industry relevant curriculum that prepares students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies in traditional farm management and operations; including: the fundamentals of crop growth and development coupled with an overview of basics in agricultural management / operations, use and maintenance of traditional farm machinery, pest management, and the science of climate-smart farming. In addition, two elective tracks allow students to choose to focus on business and leadership or science, depending on their specific goals. The program emphasizes hands-on experiences, providing opportunities to engage with local orchardists and farmers in community-based learning projects and practicums.
All courses in the Agricultural Management certificate can be applied to the completion of the Integrated Agricultural Science & Technology AAS degree. Together with the 34 credit Precision Agriculture certificate, students will have earned 72 of the required 91 credits for the AAS. The two certificates may be taken in any order allowing for greater flexibility entering the program.
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this certificate, students will be able to:
- Apply safe practices in all agricultural work activities.
- Apply knowledge of plant life-cycles, soil maintenance, and irrigation needs in the management of crops.
- Develop sustainable action plans that address energy and climate related issues in agriculture.
- Apply a business mindset to the operation of agricultural enterprises.
- Work independently and as part of a team in an agricultural job setting.
- Provide effective leadership that utilizes both verbal and written communication.
Prerequisites
- MTH 65 Beginning Algebra (4 credits), or MTH 98 Quantitative Math (4 credits), or MTH 95 Intermediate Algebra (4 credits), or equivalent placement
- WR 115 Introduction to Expository Writing (4 credits) or equivalent placement
Course Map
Sequence shown is a recommended plan for full-time enrollment. Scheduling requirements may prevent all courses from being offered every term. Students must meet with an academic advisor to map their specific degree plan.
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| AG 103 Agricultural Operations & Management I | 3 credits |
| AG 104 Introduction to Fruit Crop & Dryland Wheat | 3 credits |
| Agricultural Management Electives 1 | 4 credits |
| Total | 10 credits |
1 Agricultural Management Electives:
- Business & Leadership Track
- FYE 100 College Planning and Survival Skills (F, W, SP, SU) (4 credits)
- BA 131 Introduction to Business Technology (W) (4 credits)
- BA 206 Management Fundamentals (SP) (3 credits)
- BA 208 Business Ethics (W) (4 credits)
- BA 228 QuickBooks for Business (W) (3 credits)
- COMM 215 Small Group Communication: Process & Theory (varied) (4 credits)
- Science Track
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| AG 203 Agricultural Operations & Management II | 3 credits |
| AG 204 Alternative Farming Models | 3 credits |
| AG 206 Agricultural Management Capstone | 3 credits |
| Agricultural Management Electives 1 | 4 credits |
| Total | 13 credits |
1 Agricultural Management Electives:
- Business & Leadership Track
- FYE 100 College Planning and Survival Skills (F, W, SP, SU) (4 credits)
- BA 131 Introduction to Business Technology (W) (4 credits)
- BA 206 Management Fundamentals (SP) (3 credits)
- BA 208 Business Ethics (W) (4 credits)
- BA 228 QuickBooks for Business (W) (3 credits)
- COMM 215 Small Group Communication: Process & Theory (varied) (4 credits)
- Science Track
| Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
| Agriculture (AG) | 21 |
| Agricultural Management Electives | 8 |
| Business Administration (BA) | 4 |
| Writing (WR) | 4 |
| Health Education (HE) | 1 |