AGR 111 Basic Farm Maintence

This course covers fundamentals of maintenance and repair of farm facilities and equipment. Topics include safe use of hand tools and farm machinery, carpentry, concrete, painting, wiring, welding, plumbing, and calculating costs and materials needed.  Read More
Class
1
Lab
3
Clinic
0
Credit
2
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None

AGR 121 Biological Pest Management

This course will emphasize the building and maintaining of healthy soil, plant and insect biological cycles as the key to pest and disease management. Course content includes study of major pests and diseases, including structure,  Read More
Class
3
Lab
0
Clinic
0
Credit
3
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None

AGR 130 Alternative Ag Production

This course covers the latest nontraditional enterprises in agriculture. Topics include animal production, aquaculture, and plant production. Upon completion, students should be able to identify selected enterprises and describe basic production practices.
Class
3
Lab
0
Clinic
0
Credit
3
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None

AGR 139 Intro to Sustainable Ag

This course will provide students with a clear perspective on the principles, history and practices of sustainable agriculture in our local and global communities. Students will be introduced to the economic, environmental and social impacts  Read More
Class
3
Lab
0
Clinic
0
Credit
3
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None

AGR 140 Agricultural Chemicals

This course covers all aspects of agricultural chemicals. Topics include safety, environmental effects, federal and state laws, pesticide classification, sprayer calibration, and licensing. Upon completion, students should be able to calibrate a sprayer, give proper  Read More
Class
2
Lab
2
Clinic
0
Credit
3
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None

AGR 160 Plant Science

This course introduces the basic principles of botany that pertain to agricultural production. Emphasis is placed on the anatomy and physiology of flowering plants. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and explain plant  Read More
Class
2
Lab
2
Clinic
0
Credit
3
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None

AGR 170 Soil Science

This course covers the basic principles of soil management and fertilization. Topics include liming, fertilization, soil management, biological properties of soil (including beneficial microorganisms), sustainable land care practices and the impact on soils, and plant  Read More
Class
2
Lab
2
Clinic
0
Credit
3
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None

AGR 212 Farm Business Management

This course introduces budgeting, farm analysis, production costs, business organizations, and general management principles. Topics include enterprise budgets, partial budgets, whole farm budgets, income analysis, and business organizations. Upon completion, students should be able to  Read More
Class
3
Lab
0
Clinic
0
Credit
3
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None

AGR 213 Ag Law & Finance

This course covers the basic laws and financial aspects affecting agriculture. Topics include environmental laws, labor laws, contractual business operations, assets, liabilities, net worth, and funding sources. Upon completion, students should be able to complete  Read More
Class
3
Lab
0
Clinic
0
Credit
3
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None

AGR 214 Agricultural Marketing

This course covers basic marketing principles for agricultural products. Topics include buying, selling, processing, standardizing, grading, storing, and marketing of agricultural commodities. Upon completion, students should be able to construct a marketing plan for an  Read More
Class
3
Lab
0
Clinic
0
Credit
3
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None