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Farm Business & Production Management

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Farmers need to be adaptable and ready for change at all times. Markets continuously evolve, farms increase or decrease in size and new technology is constant. In order for your farm business to grow and succeed, you must be able to keep up with the latest advances in producing food and fiber to meet the world’s needs. With Blackhawk's Farm Business and Production Management program, you’ll delve into the latest farm management principles such as crop and livestock management, commodity marketing, soil and nutrient management planning, and governmental regulations – learning everything you need to know about how to grow and improve current farm operations you own or manage.

This seven-class technical certificate program is designed specifically for farm owners, operators, renters, and farm managers. It is structured around weekly scheduled group sessions held at the Monroe Campus and includes individual, on-farm instruction giving you invaluable, focused training. Enroll in August or January and complete the program in one year or take a class or two each year. Our goal is to offer flexibility to fit your needs. Plus, this program is a terrific precursor to an associate’s degree in Agribusiness/Science Technology.

Tuition & Potential Earnings

Estimated Tuition Cost

$3,044

Paying For College

Median Wage

$30,900

Based on Lightcast Occupational Employment Statistics

Academic Plan

  • Soils Management for Farm Operators
  • Crop Management for Farm Operators
  • Livestock Nutrition for Farm Operators
For course credits and descriptions, visit the Blackhawk Catalog.

  • Agricultural Commodity Marketing for Farm Operators
  • Nutrient Management Planning for Farm Operators
  • Livestock Management for Farm Operators
  • Records & Business Management for Farm Operators
For course credits and descriptions, visit the Blackhawk Catalog.

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:

  • Complete financial and production records necessary for business operation
  • Develop and implement a soil management plan
  • Apply appropriate cropping practices
  • Develop and apply an appropriate livestock nutrient plan
  • Implement an effective livestock management plan
  • Operate tools and equipment needed in farm business operation
  • Develop a farm business management plan
Agriculture students in a field

Highlights

Technical Diploma

17 Credits

Monroe Campus

210 Fourth Ave., Monroe, WI 53566

Potential Careers

Farm Owner

Farm Manager

Farm Cropping Specialist

Farm Nutrient Manager

Farm Business Manager

Career Pathways

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