Agri-Business Science
- Associate of Applied Science
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Agriculture is changing and it’s changing fast. Farmers today have to compete in a global economy and keep pace with some of the most sophisticated technology available. For the person with an interest in crop and livestock production, as well as a talent for the technical side of the business, this field needs you!
Through the Agri-Business and Science Technology program, you’ll develop valuable skills to help farmers and farm managers increase profitability and efficiency or help you in the management of your own farm operation. Feed and fertilizer plants, grain elevator merchants, and farm supply businesses are all looking for people with knowledge of agribusiness. Opportunities also exist in the areas of conservation, consulting, and farm management. This degree program includes an internship in agribusiness.
Agri-Business Science 2015-2016 Graduation Employment Stats
| Graduates | 10 |
| Graduates Responding | 7 |
| Employed in Related Occupation | 7 |
| Employed in Non-related Occupations | 0 |
| Seeking Employment | 0 |
| Continuing Education | 0 |
| Not in Labor Market | 0 |
Salary Data - Related Employment
| Part Time | Full Time | |
|---|---|---|
| Responding | 0 | 4 |
| Average Hours Per Week | 51 | |
| Median Hourly Wage | $13.50 | |
| Hourly Wage Range | $12.00 - $69.23 | |
| Median Annual Salary | $40,950.00 |
Respondents in Related Occupations
- Farmhand; Jersey Land Dairy, Elroy, WI
- Farmhand; Schomberg Rolling Acres, West Salem, WI
- Forestry Labor; City of La Crosse, La Crosse, WI
- Owner; Von Ruden Family Farm, Westby, WI
- Production Documents Coordinator; Accelerated Genetics, Westby, WI
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Program Outcomes
- Use effective communication skills
- Apply mathematical concepts
- Transfer social and natural science theories into practical applications
- Demonstrate ability to think critically
- Demonstrate ability to value self and work ethically with others in a diverse population
- Use technology effectively
- Make decisions that incorporate the importance of sustainability
- Create a Crop Management Plan
- Develop an Agribusiness management plan
- Apply economic and marketing strategies to Agribusiness Industry
- Apply relevant technologies
- Create a livestock management plan
- Investigate opportunities in Agribusiness
- Interact as a professional in Agribusiness
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The following list is not the official course list for this program. It is intended to give students an idea of what coursework will be required.
Current students should use the MyWestern [1] self-service portal when registering for class.