Agriculture

Turn your passion into a profession with an agriculture degree from MCC. Agricultural career options are not limited to farming and ranching. If working with crops, animals and resources that contribute to the worldwide food supply appeals to you, a career in agriculture can provide a rewarding and fulfilling future.

The Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) in agriculture will serve students pursuing a degree and employment in the agriculture industry, and it will create a transfer pathway for students who wish to move on to university agriculture programs to earn a bachelor's degree.

Degree options


Are you exploring a career in Agriculture? We have several exploratory classes for you.

AGRI 100 - Introduction to Agriculture (3 credits)

Explore career opportunities and create a strategy for a professional future in agriculture. Introduction to modern agricultural industries, history, management philosophies, and challenges. Course topics include food production, sustainable resource management, global food demands, and economics.

AGRI 102 - Introduction to Agribusiness (3 credits)

Overview of all phases of owning, operating, managing, and working in an agriculture-based business. Topics include agriculture economics, planning and organization, management, accounting and finance. This course will also acquaint students with agriculture input and policies as well as domestic and international marketing.


Agriculture Annex coming soon

 

The ground-breaking ceremony for the Agriculture Annex will be April 26, 2024 at 1:00 PM.  

Construction of this approximately 10,000 square foot facility will allow the Agriculture Institute at MCC-Maple Woods to have dedicated classroom, greenhouse, laboratory and office space.

Classes are scheduled to be held there full time starting in Fall of 2025.


Careers

Careers

Visit Occupational Information Network (O*NET) to view salary information, employment outlook and personal characteristics needed for this career.

Transfer made simple

Careers
Whatever your transfer destination, we'll work to make sure your credits move easily. That's why we're experts at it. We've worked out specific transfer agreements with many four-year colleges and universities.

Northland Career Center students

Currently, high school students enrolled through Northland Career Center can earn dual credit as juniors & seniors. We are currently expanding dual credit & articulation options with area secondary agriculture education programs. Contact aginstitute@mcckc.edu to see if you can earn credits while attending your high school.

Please check with an advisor for transfer information.


 

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