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Agribusiness, Science, & Technology

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

$10,938

Median Wage

$38,200

Based on Lightcast Occupational Employment Statistics

Academic Plan

Once you are enrolled in a program, you will work with an academic advisor on a recommended course sequence to keep you on track. Current students can check progress with an academic advisor and through DegreeWorks located on the Degree Audit card in MyBTC. View course information from previous catalogs

Flexible Learning Options

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

  • In-Person
  • Live Online (synchronous)
  • Online Anytime (asynchronous)
  • Hybrid (mix of online and in-person courses)
  • 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
Hybrid
FlexLab
MyEdChoice

Get Credit For Your Experience!

Have you acquired relevant education or work experience? You might qualify for credits based on your prior learning.

Start Your Journey to Success Today

Get in touch with our Admissions department for information on program details, curriculum, credit transfer options, and financial aid opportunities.

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

66-67 Credits

Monroe Campus

210 Fourth Ave., Monroe, WI 53566

Potential Careers

Agricultural Technician

Animal Breeders

Crop and Livestock Manager

Farm Manager

Nutrient Management Specialist

Precision Ag Technician

Service Representative

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

University Transfer

Earning a bachelor’s degree has never been more convenient and affordable! We offer a variety of options for students who want to achieve a four-year degree.