Agriculture Business

Agriculture Business

The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Ag Business prepares students for a wide variety of careers in Ag Business Management, including managing a farm or ranch, employment in the retail food production, producing fertilizer, or farm equipment sales. The program combines theory with the practical skills required for daily agriculture management operations and other agriculture related supply and service businesses. The degree is not designed to transfer to a four-year institution, although some courses are transferable. Students who wish to transfer coursework are strongly encouraged to work closely with their TVCC advisor to develop a transfer plan and to identify and contact an advisor at their chosen transfer institution. A minimum of 90 credits and a minimum grade point average of 2.0 are needed to graduate.

Program/Discipline Outcomes

• Apply computer skills in record keeping required of agricultural business
• Apply various marketing techniques to further the success of the agricultural business
• Construct and maintain financial records for agriculture operations analysis and management
• Demonstrate competency in written and oral communication
• Design and manage irrigation systems for crop needs
• Indemnify the suitability and characteristics of soils for crops or other agricultural operations
• Read and interpret soil analysis reports, making recommendations for crop needs

Related Educational Requirements (17 Credits)

All career and technical education degrees and one-year certificates contain required courses in applied communication, computation and human relations. Students who test below the required level will be required to take preparatory courses.

Required Courses (63 Credits)

Courses are listed in suggested sequence.

Electives (10 Credits)

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