Agriculture | HCC

Agriculture

Grow your knowledge by studying agriculture. You’ll explore sustainable and organic methods, plant science, field management, equipment maintenance and animal care.

Get started today 855.224.6422

Request Information

What is Agriculture?

For decades, agriculture has been associated with production of essential food crops. At present, agriculture above and beyond farming includes forestry, dairy, fruit cultivation, poultry, bee keeping, mushroom, arbitrary, small animal care, hemp production, etc. Today, processing, marketing and distribution of crops and livestock products, education and so many more are all acknowledged as part of current agriculture.

What are my career choices?

Graduates will seek job opportunities on commercial farms and businesses related to the agriculture industry. Positions are largely in commercial farming, family farming, farm supply, implement companies, landscaping and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

What are my degree, diploma, or certificate options?

Agriculture AAS: 60-61 Total credit hours Requirements
Agriculture AAS Business/Marketing Track: 60-61 Total credit hours Requirements
Agriculture AAS Education Track: 60-61 Total credit hours Requirements
Agriculture AAS Technology Track: 60-61 Total credit hours Requirements
Agriculture AAS Agronomy Track: 60-61 Total credit hours Requirements
Agriculture Technology Diploma: 40 Total Credit Hours  Requirements
Agriculture Business/Marketing Diploma: 40 Total Credit Hours  Requirements
Agriculture Education Diploma: 40 Total Credit Hours Requirements
Agronomy Diploma: 40 Total Credit Hours Requirements
Agriculture Technology Certificate: 14 Total Credit Hours  Requirements
Agriculutre Business/Marketing Certificate: 14 Total Credit Hours Requirements
Agriculutre Education Certificate: 14 Total Credit Hours Requirements
Agronomy Certificate: 14 Total Credit Hours Requirements

Additional Information

Length of Program

You can earn an associate in applied science degree in two years if you maintain full-time status.

This information should not be considered a substitute for the KCTCS Catalog. You should always choose classes in cooperation with your faculty advisor to ensure that you meet all degree requirements.

request more information

Program Contact

Krista Stewart

Agriculture

Program Coordinator

(270) 707-3894

kstewart0197@kctcs.edu