Agriculture

Seminar class that will discuss opportunities and issues in agriculture.

Students will work with the instructor prior to determine a comprehensive capstone project which will tie in the skills learned in courses applicable to their farm business. The project should be of interest to the student and be able to be completed over the duration of the late spring/summer. This project could encompass a variety of topics applicable to agricultural production or agricultural business and will be conducted on the student’s home farm or farm employer (with proper approval).

Develop skills and knowledge needed to analyze business opportunities in agriculture.

Students will complete a comprehensive capstone project which will tie in the skills learned in courses applicable to their farm business. The project will be launched and completed over the duration of the late spring/summer. This project could encompass a variety of topics applicable to agricultural production or agricultural business and will be conducted on the student’s home farm or farm employer (with proper approval). The instructor will approve the project prior to the onset in AGRI 196.

An internship is required of most AAS programs. This course is available to AA and AS students as well. The students combine course learning with practical, professional work experience in their chosen field of study. The employer does an evaluation of the work experience: The faculty advisor supervises the students; the students are required to complete a project assigned by the faculty advisor. A minimum of 40 hrs of work is required to earn one credit. A grade of S/U is given by the faculty.