First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers
This program prepares individuals to manage agricultural businesses and agriculturally related operations within diversified corporations.
Students will learn the fundamentals of agriculture, focusing on crop production and business. Emphasis is placed on entrepreneurial and field training. Students will also learn the basic principles of our economic system and government policies and programs relating to agriculture. Coursework includes instruction in agriculture, agricultural specialization, business management, accounting, finance, marketing, planning, human resources management, and other managerial responsibilities.
Graduates should qualify for a variety of jobs in agricultural businesses such as equipment, feed, and agricultural supply sales; store management; farm operations; wholesale and retail produce management; nursery operations; and environmental and agricultural education.
Upon successful completion of this program, the student should be able to:
- Effectively apply principles of business management, including accounting, finance, marketing, and human resources, to successfully operate and grow an agricultural business.
- Demonstrate the ability to plan, execute, and manage crop production cycles, from planting to harvest, using best practices for efficiency and profitability.
- Identify and implement sustainable agricultural practices that promote environmental stewardship while ensuring profitability.
- Develop and apply entrepreneurial thinking to create business strategies, identify market opportunities, and manage agricultural ventures.
- Demonstrate the ability to utilize agricultural technology, including software for farm management, precision agriculture tools, and data analytics, to improve decision-making, efficiency, and productivity in agricultural businesses.
A.A.S. in Agribusiness Technology (A15100)
Program of Study
| Fall Semester | ||||
| ACA-111 | College Transfer Success | 1 | ||
| AGR-110 | Agricultural Economics | 3 | ||
| AGR-170 | Soil Science | 3 | ||
| AGR-212 | Farm Business Management | 3 | ||
| ANS-110 | Animal Science | 3 | ||
| ENG-111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | ||
| Spring Semester | ||||
| AGR-139 | Intro to Sustainable Ag | 3 | ||
| AGR-140 | Agricultural Chemicals | 3 | ||
| AGR-261 | Agronomy | 3 | ||
| BIO-140 | Environmental Biology | 3 | ||
| BIO-140A | Environmental Biology Lab | 1 | ||
| * | Math Elective | 3,4 | ||
| Summer Semester | ||||
| ## | Communications Elective | 3 | ||
| # | Social/Behavioral Science Elective | 3 | ||
| Fall Semester | ||||
| AGR-111 | Basic Farm Maintenance | 2 | ||
| AGR-213 | Ag Law & Finance | 3 | ||
| AGR-220 | Ag Mechanization | 3 | ||
| AGR-221 | Farm Structures | 3 | ||
| ** | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 | ||
| Spring Semester | ||||
| ARG-214 | Agricultural Marketing | 3 | ||
| ARG-262 | Weed ID & Control | 3 | ||
| HOR-134 | Greenhouse Operations | 3 | ||
| ANS-160 | Animal Waste Management | 3 | ||
| WBL-111 | Work-Based Learning I | 1 | ||
| ELECTIVE OPTIONS | ||||
| * | Math Electives | |||
| Choose one course from the following: | ||||
| MAT-110 | Math Measurement & Literacy | 3 | ||
| MAT-143 | Quantitative Literacy | 3 | ||
| MAT-152 | Statistical Methods I | 4 | ||
| MAT-171 | Precalculus Algebra | 4 | ||
| ## | Communications | |||
| Choose one course from the following: | ||||
| COM-110 | Intro to Communication | 3 | ||
| COM-120 | Intro to Interpersonal Communication | 3 | ||
| COM-231 | Public Speaking | 3 | ||
| ENG-112 | Writing/Research in the Disciplines | 3 | ||
| ENG-114 | Professional Research & Reporting | 3 | ||
| ** | Humanities/Fine Arts Electives | |||
| Choose one course from the following: | ||||
| ART-111 | Art Appreciation | 3 | ||
| HUM-115 | Critical Thinking | 3 | ||
| MUS-110 | Music Appreciation | 3 | ||
| REL-110 | World Religions | 3 | ||
| # | Social/Behavioral Science Electives | |||
| Choose one course from the following: | ||||
| ECO-251 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 | ||
| ECO-252 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 | ||
| HIS-111 | World Civilizations I | 3 | ||
| HIS-112 | World Civilizations II | 3 | ||
| HIS-131 | American History I | 3 | ||
| HIS-132 | American History II | 3 | ||
| POL-120 | American Government | 3 | ||
| PSY-150 | General Psychology | 3 | ||
| SOC-210 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
Earn College Credit in High School
A CCP pathway for high school juniors and seniors is available for this program. Visit the Career and College Promise page for more information.
The Career and College Promise (CCP) Program provides opportunities for eligible high school students to start college early, where courses can count for dual credit (credit in the high school and college at the same time), all TUITION-FREE! CCP students accelerate completion of college certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees that provide entry-level job skills and/or lead to college transfer credit.
Program Coordinator - Agribusiness Technology
Department: Faculty
Phone: (252) 246-1370
Email: jmurphy@wilsoncc.edu
Office: W113
Dean of Applied Technologies
Department: Faculty
Phone: (252) 246-1210
Email: mvandemark@wilsoncc.edu
Office: R146