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Agribusiness, Science & Technology

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Blackhawk's Agribusiness, Science & Technology program gives students the skills needed to run their own agribusiness operation or help other agricultural producers become more successful. Students will learn how to merge business and science to produce a product and make a profit. Through hands-on learning and on-the-job experience, students gain skills in animal science and nutrition, integrated pest management, soil science, crop production and precision agriculture.

Students develop crop management, livestock management, and business plans as well as learn how to enhance success through sales, marketing and business management. This program will provide opportunities in a variety of agribusiness career pathways.

Tuition & Potential Earnings

Estimated Tuition Cost

$10,589

Paying For College

Median Wage

$36,100

Based on Lightcast Occupational Employment Statistics

Academic Plan

  • Emerging Agriculture Technologies
  • Introduction to Soils
  • Ag Equipment Safety and Operation
  • Career Development in Agriculture
  • Introduction to Business and Management
  • Mathematical Reasoning or Intermediate Algebra with Applications
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  • Agricultural Commodity Marketing
  • Nutrient Management
  • Pest Management:Applicator Training
  • Introduction to Plant Science
  • Introduction to Animal Science
  • Speech
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  • Agribusiness Internship
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  • Livestock Nutrition
  • Crop Management
  • Selling Principles
  • English Composition 1
  • Introduction to Psychology
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  • Farm Records and Business Management
  • Livestock Management
  • Precision Agriculture Technologies
  • Marketing Principle
  • Microeconomics or Introduction to Sociology
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Flexible Learning Options

Many courses at Blackhawk are offered in one or more of these formats:

  • In-Person
  • Live Online (synchronous)
  • Online Anytime (asynchronous)
  • FlexLab (in-person when it fits your schedule)

For some courses, we offer a MyEdChoice option, allowing you to choose how to attend each class session. You can switch between online and in-person formats from week to week or even day to day, depending on your needs and schedule. More Information

In Person
MyEdChoice
Hybrid
FlexLab

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Additional Program Information

Upon successful completion of this program, you will be able to:

  • Create a crop management plan
  • Develop an agri-business management plan
  • Apply economic and marketing strategies to agribusiness industry
  • Apply relevant technologies
  • Create a livestock management plan
  • Investigate opportunities in agribusiness
  • Interact as a professional in agribusiness

Highlights

Associate Degree

66 Credits

Monroe Campus

210 Fourth Ave., Monroe, WI 53566

Potential Careers

Service Representative

Precision Ag Technician

Crop and Livestock Manager

Animal Breeders

Nutrient Management Specialist

Agriculture student Trinity Dyerson

“I was drawn to this program because of how many aspects of agriculture the program covers and the many career paths you can take with this degree."

Trinity Dyerson

Agribusiness/Science and Technology

Career Pathways

A Career Pathway is a step-by-step plan designed to lead you to career success and advancement.

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Associate Degree

Agribusiness/Science Technology

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