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.
