First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers
This program prepares individuals to manage agricultural businesses and agriculturally related operations within diversified corporations.
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. Coursework includes instruction in agriculture, agricultural specialization, business management, accounting, finance, marketing, planning, human resources management, and other managerial responsibilities.
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.
Upon successful completion of this program, the student should be able to:
- Effectively apply principles of business management, including accounting, finance, marketing, and human resources, to successfully operate and grow an agricultural business.
- Demonstrate the ability to plan, execute, and manage crop production cycles, from planting to harvest, using best practices for efficiency and profitability.
- Identify and implement sustainable agricultural practices that promote environmental stewardship while ensuring profitability.
- Develop and apply entrepreneurial thinking to create business strategies, identify market opportunities, and manage agricultural ventures.
- Demonstrate the ability to utilize agricultural technology, including software for farm management, precision agriculture tools, and data analytics, to improve decision-making, efficiency, and productivity in agricultural businesses.
A.A.S. in Agribusiness Technology (A15100)
Program of Study
2026-2027 Catalog
A.A.S. in Agribusiness Technology (A15100) Print Version
Fall Semester | |||
| ACA 111 | College Transfer Success OR | 1 | |
| ACA 122 | Transfer & Career Success | 1 | |
| AGR 110 | Agricultural Economics | 3 | |
| AGR 170 | Soil Science | 3 | |
| AGR 212 | Farm Business Management | 3 | |
| ANS 110 | Animal Science | 3 | |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | |
Spring Semester | |||
| AGR 139 | Intro to Sustainable Ag | 3 | |
| AGR 140 | Agricultural Chemicals | 3 | |
| AGR 261 | Agronomy | 3 | |
| BIO 140 | Environmental Biology | 3 | |
| BIO 140A | Environmental Biology Lab | 1 | |
| **Math Elective | 3/4 | ||
Summer Semester | |||
| **English/Communications Elective | 3 | ||
| **Social/Behavioral Science Elective | 3 | ||
Fall Semester | |||
| AGR 111 | Basic Farm Maintenance | 2 | |
| AGR 213 | Ag Law & Finance | 3 | |
| AGR 220 | Ag Mechanization | 3 | |
| AGR 221 | Farm Structures | 3 | |
| **Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 | ||
Spring Semester | |||
| AGR 214 | Agricultural Marketing | 3 | |
| AGR 262 | Weed ID & Control | 3 | |
| HOR 134 | Greenhouse Operations | 3 | |
| ANS 160 | Animal Waste Management | 3 | |
| WBL 111 | Work-Based Learning I | 1 | |
Elective Options | |||
**Math Elective |
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| Select one course from the following: | |||
| MAT 110 | Math Measurement & Literacy | 3 | |
| MAT 121 | Algebra/Trigonometry I | 3 | |
| MAT 143 | Quantitative Literacy | 3 | |
| MAT 152 | Statistical Methods I | 4 | |
| MAT 171 | Precalculus Algebra | 4 | |
**English/Communication Elective |
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| Select one course from the following: | |||
| COM 110 | Introduction to Communication | 3 | |
| COM 120 | Intro to Interpersonal Communication | 3 | |
| COM 231 | Public Speaking | 3 | |
| ENG 112 | Writing/Research in the Disciplines | 3 | |
| ENG 114 | Professional Research & Reporting | 3 | |
**Social/Behavioral Science Elective |
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| Select one course from the following: | |||
| ECO 251 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 | |
| ECO 252 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 | |
| HIS 111 | World Civilizations I | 3 | |
| HIS 112 | World Civilizations II | 3 | |
| HIS 121 | Western Civilization I | 3 | |
| HIS 122 | Western Civilization II | 3 | |
| HIS 131 | American History I | 3 | |
| HIS 132 | American History II | 3 | |
| HIS 221 | African American History | 3 | |
| POL 120 | American Government | 3 | |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology | 3 | |
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | |
| SOC 213 | Sociology of the Family | 3 | |
| SOC 225 | Social Diversity | 3 | |
**Humanities/Fine Arts | |||
| Select one course from the following: | |||
| ART 111 | Art Appreciation | 3 | |
| ART 113 | Art Methods and Materials | 3 | |
| ENG 131 | Introduction to Literature | 3 | |
| ENG 231 | American Literature I | 3 | |
| ENG 232 | American Literature II | 3 | |
| ENG 241 | British Literature I | 3 | |
| ENG 242 | British Literature II | 3 | |
| HUM 115 | Critical Thinking | 3 | |
| MUS 110 | Music Appreciation | 3 | |
| MUS 111 | Fundamentals of Music | 3 | |
| MUS 112 | Introduction to Jazz | 3 | |
| PHI 210 | History of Philosophy | 3 | |
| PHI 215 | Philosophical Issues | 3 | |
| PHI 240 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 | |
| REL 110 | World Religions | 3 | |
Earn College Credit in High School
A CCP pathway for high school juniors and seniors is available for this program. Visit the Career and College Promise page for more information.
The Career and College Promise (CCP) Program provides opportunities for eligible high school students to start college early, where courses can count for dual credit (credit in the high school and college at the same time), all TUITION-FREE! CCP students accelerate completion of college certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees that provide entry-level job skills and/or lead to college transfer credit.
