Agriculture

This degree is designed for the student whose career goals include direct involvement in production agriculture or agribusiness as owner, operator, working manager, or partner. Students acquire skills and knowledge needed to be successful in the agriculture industry, including an ability to communicate effectively on agricultural concepts, relate business and management concepts to agriculture, and demonstrate an awareness of issues related to the agricultural sector. Students further define their focus through internships.

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This plan of study prepares students who are considering transferring into four-year programs within Agricultural Business, Agricultural Education, Agricultural Extension, Agronomy, Animal Science, Equine Science, Farm and Ranch Management, Pre-vet, and Agricultural Communications. By the end of the program, students should be able to communicate effectively on agricultural and natural resource concepts, relate business concepts to agriculture, and demonstrate an awareness of issues related to the agricultural sector, natural resource policies, and rural community development.

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The process of how food gets from the field to our tables begins on the farm; however, there’s an entire financial ecosystem that exists in between those two points. There are also numerous career opportunities for individuals with an interest in business and agriculture-related fields, beyond the traditional roles of farmer and rancher. Supply chain analysts, agricultural statisticians, farm machinery sales representatives, and commodity brokers are just a few of the professionals who work at the intersection of agriculture and commerce. They support an industry that helps feed and clothe people all over the world. In an associate program in Agricultural Business, you will study agriculture finance, learn about the many factors that affect the buying and selling of food, and examine business management aspects of food production. This degree is transferable to universities offering a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Business.

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LCC students may have to choose online courses to complete this degree. If you enjoy spending time in nature and getting your hands dirty, soil and crop sciences could be a field that offers both fun and fulfillment. Experts in soil, plant, and environmental sciences are in high demand. As climate change and its effects have become a global focus, the need to identify and adopt more responsible, sustainable practices in land management and crop production has increased. Today’s soil scientists are solving worldwide problems related to soil conservation, water quality, waste management, and food production. In an associate program in Soil and Crop Sciences, you will receive hands-on instruction about natural resources and food and fuel production that could lead to a career as an environmental researcher, crop advisor, or greenhouse technician. This degree is transferable to universities offering a bachelor’s degree in Soil and Crop Sciences. Statewide Transfer Articulation Agreement-Soil and Crop Sciences Program Outcomes: Students majoring in Soil and Crop Sciences will gain the following knowledge and skills upon completion of their degree:

1. Biology
2. Food production
3. Reading comprehension
4. Systems analysis and evaluation
5. Critical thinking
6. Problem-solving abilities
7. Communication skills

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This one-year certificate allows students to focus solely on agriculture studies. It introduces students to the basics of animal science, agronomy, and ag business. Students obtaining an Agriculture Certificate are expected to meet the following learning outcomes upon completion of their degrees.

1. Effectively communicate in oral and written form.
2. Gather, assimilate, and process information to reach sound logical conclusions.
3. Apply traditional and emerging principles and practices in agriculture production in agronomy.

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This certificate integrates state-of-the-art technology throughout the curriculum to provide students with the knowledge and skills to address a growing industry need in the technology of precision agriculture. This certificate integrates state-of-the-art technology throughout the curriculum to provide students with the knowledge and skills to address a growing industry need in precision agriculture technology.

1. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills required to execute a UAS mission for precision agricultural applications.
2. Demonstrate precision guidance system planning, setup, and field operations using commercial navigation equipment.
3. Demonstrate precision operation of planting techniques, harvesting techniques, and prescription applications.

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