Agribusiness Specialist
The new Agribusiness Specialist program is offered at the Monroe Campus and will provide students with the skills and experience needed for future employment in a variety of agricultural settings including production, service and supply, marketing and sales, research, and agricultural tourism. Emphasis will be on career leadership, agribusiness management, safe and sustainable agriculture, and renewable energy.
Employment Opportunities:
- Farm, ranch and other agricultural manager
- Chemical/Fertilizer Applicator
- Farm products purchasing agent
- Crop Scouting Associate
- Agricultural product sales agent
- Agricultural Research Technician
- Agricultural marketing specialist
- Nutrient Management Specialist
- Seed, Feed, Chemical, Fertizer Associate
Program Highlights:
- One year Technical Diploma
- Course transferability to Associates and Bachelor's degrees
- Field trips and Business demonstrations
- Financial Aideable
- Hands on Training
- Commercial Drivers Training (CDL)
- Commercial Applicator Training
Contact Information:
Dustin Williams, Agribusiness Instructor
Email: dwilliams61@blackhawk.edu
Phone: (608) 329-8210
