Applied Agriculture

Associate Degree Program

Agriculture is a key part of the economy, and hands-on learning is essential for success. Agribusiness Management teaches business, economics, and agricultural skills for careers in corporations, government, or as entrepreneurs. Production Agriculture focuses on crop, poultry, and livestock management, while Turf and Ornamental Horticulture prepares students for landscape design, turf management, and greenhouse operations. These programs equip students with the knowledge and hands-on experience needed for diverse careers in agriculture, from large enterprises to small businesses.

Offered at the following campus(es): Georgetown

What You Can Do

In this program, you will gain the knowledge and skills to prepare you for positions such as:

• Agricultural business owner
• Agricultural/marketing service
• County agricultural official
• Government/private foundation
• Production agriculture salesperson
• Production manager
• Real estate and appraisal

What You Will Learn

Program Graduate Competencies

The Program Graduate Competencies listed below identify the major learning goals related to your specific program of study and identify the knowledge and skills you will have when you graduate to be successful in your chosen field.

1. Demonstrate professional behaviors that satisfy workplace expectations.
2. Demonstrate effective professional communication skills.
3. Competently perform common practices and skills within the various aspects of the agriculture industry.
4. Demonstrate adherence to ethical safety and environmental practices related to the agriculture industry.

Core Curriculum Competencies

The Core Curriculum Competencies listed below identify what you will be able to do as a graduate, regardless of your program of study. You will acquire these core competencies through general education courses and program-specific coursework. You will be expected to use relevant technology to achieve these outcomes:

1. Apply clear and effective communication skills.
2. Use critical thinking to solve problems.
3. Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
4. Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
5. Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
6. Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.

Pathway to Graduation