Minnesota West Community and Technical College offers several agriculture programs including agriculture, agriculture business and agriculture production management. The two-year Associate of Science degree prepares students for a four-year college or for entry into jobs on the business side of agriculture. An Associate of Applied Science degree in agriculture production is also available. This degree focuses on the fields of agronomy and animal science.
Minnesota West Community and Technical College
1593 11th Ave
Granite Falls, MN 56241
320-564-4511
mnwest.edu
Northland Community and Technical College offers a farm operation and management program consisting of 40 credits. It focuses on the financial aspects of operating a farm. Students are in class from November to March for two years. Courses include agricultural economics, machinery management and farm tax/estate planning. Students are required to work on a farm between the two semesters to gain practical experience. Graduates are awarded a diploma.
Northland Community & Technical College
2022 Central Ave NE
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
218-793-2800
northlandcollege.edu
South Central College offers several agribusiness programs including chemical applicator technician, service technician, service and management, production and education. The 30-credit chemical applicator program focuses on chemical application equipment, fertilizers, soil and crops. The two-year agricultural education program is half of a four-year program, which is to be completed at the University of Minnesota. The transfer program leads to a Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural, food and environmental education with a specialization in agricultural science and technology education. The other programs consist of 72 credits and graduates receive Associate of Applied Science degrees or diplomas.
South Central College
1920 Lee Blvd
North Mankato, MN 56003
507-389-7200
southcentral.edu
Ridgewater College offers an agribusiness program with specializations in dairy science, petroleum sales, crop science, agronomy tech and animal science. Internships are available in each of the specialties. The school also has an agronomy technology programs. It trains students to become custom applicators. Students can earn a diploma or Associate of Applied Science degree by completing 72 credits.
Ridgewater College
2101 15th Ave NW
Willmar, MN 56201
800-722-1151
ridgewater.edu