A15100 - Agribusiness Technology

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Curriulum Description

Pathway Description: These curriculums are designed to provide the entrepreneurial and technical skills necessary to manage a profitable, environmentally sound, community based small farm or agricultural business. The objective is the development of a workforce knowledgeable in sustainable agriculture practices. Students will learn the fundamentals of agriculture, focusing on crop production and business. Emphasis is placed on entrepreneurial and field training. Students will also learn the basic principles of our economic system and government policies and programs relating to agriculture. Graduates should qualify for a variety of jobs in agricultural businesses such as equipment, feed, and agricultural supply sales; store management; farm operations; wholesale and retail produce management; nursery operations; and environmental and agricultural education. Agribusiness Technology: A program that prepares individuals to manage agricultural businesses and agriculturally related operations within diversified corporations. Potential course work includes instruction in agriculture, agricultural specialization, business management, accounting, finance, marketing, planning, human resources management, and other managerial responsibilities.

Credential

AAS – Associate in Applied Science

Program Code

A15100

Program Can be Earned 100% Online

No

Financial Aid Eligible

Yes

Title

Faculty Mentor

Name

Lisa Higgins

Phone

828-395-4326

Email

lhiggins@isothermal.edu

Title

College Navigator

Name

Marin Clontz

Phone

828-395-1755

Email

mclontz@isothermal.edu