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2007-2008 Program Sheet
About the Program
Successful farmers understand the importance of being able to run their operations
effectively in vital areas like crop/soil management, livestock nutrition/management,
records/business analysis, credit/marketing/purchasing, goal setting, human relations,
farm business transfer, and employee relations. If you’re actively engaged in
farming, maximize your opportunities for success by increasing your business
and production management knowledge. The program is also open to agribusiness
men or women wanting to advance their understanding of area agriculture.
Career Outlook
Advancing technology, current research, and changing demographics are requiring
many farm professionals to update their education on a continuing basis.
Potential Starting Salary
$29,760
Salary Information Source: LTC Research Department
Schedule
October through March–program courses offered evenings, one or two nights per
week in addition to daytime field trip opportunities.
Length of time to complete coursework
5 years. There are no general studies courses in this program.
Starts
Individual classes are offered on five-year rotation. Students may enter at
any time.
Approximate Costs
•$97.05 per credit (resident)
•$594.25 per credit (out-of-state resident)
•Online class fee is $10 per credit
•Other fees vary by program (books, supplies, materials, tools, uniforms,
health-related exams, etc)
Farm Business and Production Management Coursework–20
credits
| Course Title |
Credits |
Delivery Method |
Offered |
| Livestock Management |
4 |
In-Person, classroom, and On-Farm |
2007-2008 |
| Farm Employee and Human Relations Management |
4 |
In-Person, classroom, and On-Farm |
2008-2009 |
| Farm Records and Business Management |
4 |
In-Person, classroom, and On-Farm |
2009-2010 |
| Livestock Nutrition |
4 |
In-Person, classroom, and On-Farm |
2010-2011 |
| Crops and Soil Management |
4 |
In-Person, classroom, and On-Farm |
2011-2012 |
Want more information?
•Submit your questions online.
•Email info@gotoltc.edu
•Call 1.888.GO TO LTC, Ext. 1109
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