Agriculture General Info
This two year AAS degree in agriculture provides students the opportunity to seek employment in numerous careers which include ag sales, farm management, supplies and service, and production. The required coursework will provide students with a broad foundation and yet students may target their specific area of interest through selection of their ag electives. Whether you wish to be a full-time student or to take a particular course relating to your role in agriculture, this program can meet your needs. If you have found dedicating specific times to attend classes a challenge, this program will allow extreme flexibility in the fact that all courses will be delivered via internet.
NCC also offers transfer options in:
• Agriculture Business (AS)
• Agriculture Education (AS)
• Agronomy (AS)
• Animal Science (AS)
Award
- Associate of Applied Science
Student Profile
- Desire to work in Ag industry, but cannot attend class on campus
- Meets needs of students who require a flexible schedule
Program Location
- This program is fully online, however, some courses are available on campus.
Contact Admissions
- 712-344-0657
- 800-352-4907
- Email Admissions
Student Story Amanda LaRoe
"I enjoyed that the program was entirely online, allowing me to work at my own pace on various casses within the agriculture industry and build my résumé while going to school. Enrolling at NCC provided me the opportunity to jumpstart my career in agriculture."
Amanda LaRoe
Dexter, Michigan
Requirements for this program
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FIRST YEAR | ||
| FALL SEMESTER | 18 | |
| AGA154-A | Fundamentals of Soil Science | 3 |
| AGA181-A | Introduction to Crop Science | 3 |
| OR | ||
| AGA114-A | Principles of Agronomy | 3 |
| AGB466-A | Agricultural Finance | 3 |
| AGS113-A | Survey of the Animal Industry | 3 |
| AGS242-A | Animal Health | 3 |
| ECN130-A | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| SPRING SEMESTER | 18 | |
| AGB235-A | Introduction to Agriculture Markets | 3 |
| AGB330-A | Farm Business Management | 3 |
| AGB336-A | Agricultural Selling | 3 |
| Elective | Agriculture | 3 |
| Elective | Communications* | 3 |
| Elective | Math* | 3 |
| SECOND YEAR | ||
| FALL SEMESTER | 15 | |
| AGB437-A | Commodity Marketing | 3 |
| AGP329-A | Introduction to GPS | 3 |
| CSC110-A | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| Elective | Agriculture | 3 |
| Elective | Agriculture | 3 |
| SPRING SEMESTER | 15 | |
| AGB331-A | Entrepreneurship in Agriculture | 3 |
| AGH284-A | Pesticide Application Certification | 3 |
| Elective | Agriculture | 3 |
| Elective | Agriculture | 3 |
| Elective | General Education* | 3 |
| Total Credits | 66 | |
| ELECTIVE COURSES | ||
| AGA154-A | Fundamentals of Soil Science | 3 |
| AGA158-A | Soil Fertility | 3 |
| AGA182-A | Introduction to Soil Science | 3 |
| AGA390-A | Introduction to Renewable Resources | 3 |
| AGB451-A | Ag Law | 3 |
| AGC216-A | Career Seminar | 2 |
| AGC403-A | Sustainable Agriculture | 2 |
| AGC420-A | Issues in Agriculture | 3 |
| AGH131-A | Greenhouse Management | 3 |
| AGN130-A | Soil and Water Conservation | 3 |
| AGP333-A | Precision Farming Systems | 3 |
| AGS216-A | Equine Science | 3 |
| AGS225-A | Swine Science | 3 |
| AGS226-A | Beef Cattle Science | 3 |
| AGS270-A | Foods of Animal Origin | 3 |
| AGS319-A | Animal Nutrition | 3 |
| AGS331-A | Animal Reproduction | 3 |
| AGT250-A | Food and Biosecurity Issues | 1 |
| MGT101-A | Principles of Management | 3 |
| MKT110-A | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| MUS180-A | Business Ethics | 3 |
| PSY121-A | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| TDT103-C | CDL & DOT Regulations | 3 |
*You may select any course with an A or E suffix; those planning to complete a Bachelor’s degree are encouraged to take A level courses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Core courses range from Farm Management, Soils, and Animal Health, to Ag Selling and Introduction to GPS. Students also select Ag electives from their major area of interest.
This program is offered completely online. However, some courses are available on campus.
Program Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate an understanding of soil properties and crop maintenance.
2. Develop and use accounting procedures and budgeting techniques relevant to agriculture and business analysis.
3. Demonstrate proficiency in agriculture technology and the collection and analysis of data.
4. Identify livestock anatomy, properties of nutrition and feed, and health/wellness in relation to animal care.
5. Understand agriculture markets and selling in relationship to economic cycles and practices.
6. Apply farm management principles to farm business operations.
Financial Aid
The Financial Aid Office will work with you to reach the goal of attending college. Federal and state programs, scholarships and other funding sources, may be available to help you to afford college. We know there are a lot of questions and stress planning to pay for a college education. The Financial Aid Office staff administers aid programs and counsels students in planning individual methods of meeting college costs. Contact the Financial Aid Office for answers to any questions regarding financial aid. What are you waiting for? Let’s get started! Northwest Iowa Community College follows a nationally accepted philosophy in administering financial aid programs.
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