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The A.A.S. degree in agriculture provides students with the skills necessary to obtain a variety of entry-level positions in agriculture, natural resources, and related fields. Program flexibility allows students to choose the area of emphasis that most closely fits their interest and career goals. Most graduates obtain entry level positions in:
- Agricutural Business students receive a combination of liberal eduation, agriculture, and business courses sufficient for employment in a variety of agricultural businesses including cooperatives, grain and livestock marketing firms, dealerships, and chemical companies.
- The Agriculture emphasis gives students broad exposure to production in agriculture which include practical skills and technical knowledge needed to obtain entry level employment in businesses and industries that support successful farmers and ranchers.
- The Agronomy emphasis prepares graduates to work in crop farm production operations and provides entry-level education for jobs in the agricultural service sector. Employment options include seed, feed, fertilizer and chemical companies, grain inspection and elevator operations, and crop research support.
- The Agricuture Aviation emphasis gives students the agronomic knowledge and aeronautical skills for careers as aerial applicators. Graduates have earned the appropiate flight certificates to pursue related careers as pilots in charter services, aerial fire fighting or photography, aciation sales, fixed-based operations, and flight instruction.
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