Associate Degree in Agribusiness Science & Technology - Agronomy
Fox Valley Technical College
Key Information
Campus location
Appleton, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 - 3 years
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
USD 9,608 *
Application deadline
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Introduction
You’ll be ready for a career in precision agriculture, cropping systems, fertilizer, integrated pest management, farm management, and farm supply areas of agriculture with the Agribusiness/Science Technology – Agronomy degree. Through hands-on learning, you’ll gain skills in integrated pest management, marketing, soil science, nutrient management, crop production, agronomy equipment, Geographic Information Systems/Global Positioning Systems (GIS/GPS) technology, and computers, as well as sales and agribusiness. This program will open doors to a variety of agribusiness careers.
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Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the institute website for more information.
Curriculum
Technical Studies
- Integrated Pest Mgmt & Weed Identification
- Agricultural Crop Production
- Introduction to Agribusiness
- Agronomy Equipment
- Precision Ag Overview
- Agricultural Marketing
- Crop Scouting Training
- Animal Science Fundamentals
- Crop Science
- Agribusiness Work Experience
- Introduction to Soils
- Commercial Vegetable Production
- Agribusiness Sales
- Nutrient Management Principles
- GIS Applications
General Studies
- Written Communication
- Oral/Interpersonal Comm
- Math w Business Apps
- Economics
- Psychology of Human Relations
Program Outcome
- Analyze opportunities in agriculture
- Apply relevant technologies
- Demonstrate professionalism skills within the agricultural career areas
- Develop a crop management plan
- Develop a management plan in agriculture
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
- Crop Applicators
- Agricultural Sales
- Fertilizer and Seed Technicians
- Precision Agriculture Technicians