Agribusiness Science & Technology

Prepare for a rewarding career in the agribusiness industry with Lakeshore College's Agribusiness Science & Technology program. Develop in-demand skills in agricultural business management, crop and soil science, livestock fundamentals, finance, marketing, and leadership while gaining practical experience that prepares you to manage or grow a successful agricultural operation.

Why Consider Agribusiness Science & Technology?

  • A career that combines your passion for agriculture with business appeals to you.
  • You're looking to build a solid foundation in industry-specific financial operations, sales, crop and soil management, livestock fundamentals, and human relations.
  • Making yourself more marketable in the agribusiness industry is important to you.
  • You want to operate your own agribusiness or contribute to the success of an established business.

Why Learn at Lakeshore?

  • This program is offered through our flexible competency-based education (CBE) format, which allows you to accelerate your learning while receiving personalized coaching and support.
  • With frequent start dates, begin when it's convenient for you.
  • Gain hands-on learning through an internship aligned with your career goals.
  • Join our Professional Agricultural Students organization to participate in competitions, leadership development, and industry activities.

What It Takes

  • Interest in agriculture and agribusiness
  • Strong communication skills
  • Flexibility to work in a variety of environments
  • Ability to analyze information and make sound decisions
Career Area
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Type
Associate Degree
Program Number
10-006-2
Availability
CBE
  • 4 Terms
  • 61 Credits
  • Financial Aid Eligible
  • Frequent start dates

Career Outlook

Agribusiness Science & Technology

Median Income: $43,565.00*

Potential Job Titles

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Plan, direct, or coordinate the management or operation of farms, ranches, greenhouses, aquacultural operations, nurseries, timber tracts, or other agricultural establishments. May hire, train, and supervise farm workers or contract for services to carry out the day-to-day activities of the managed operation. May engage in or supervise planting, cultivating, harvesting, and financial and marketing activities. Excludes “First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers” (45-1011).

Purchase farm products either for further processing or resale. Includes tree farm contractors, grain brokers and market operators, grain buyers, and tobacco buyers. May negotiate contracts.

Sell technical and scientific products to businesses, including agricultural equipment, supplies, and technology solutions, while building customer relationships and providing product expertise.

Disclosure:

*Lightcast/EMSI data is a hybrid dataset derived from official government sources such as the US Census Bureau, Bureau of Economic Analysis, and Bureau of Labor Statistics. This salary data is from the Lakeshore District.

Admission and First Semester Enrollment Steps

  • Submit online application
  • Complete the online Student Success Questionnaire 
  • Complete Get Started at Lakeshore appointment
    • Application Check-in
    • College Orientation Overview
    • 1st Time Program Registration

Submit high school transcripts, college transcripts, and test scores (optional, highly recommended). Official transcripts will be needed for transferring college credit(s) and for financial aid purposes.

Program Cost

  • Tuition Cost: $10,386.90
  • Book Cost: $171.00
  • Supply Cost: $0.00
  • Program Total: $10,557.90

Some of Lakeshore College’s programs may reach program capacity due to high demand. When this occurs, the College will follow the Admissions Procedure to establish and maintain a waitlist to prioritize enrollment. In addition, some programs may offer a petition process outlined in their specific program handbook.

COMPETENCY-BASED EDUCATION is a learning model offering far more flexibility than traditional models. Fitting college around your work and personal commitments is possible because CBE allows you to:

  • Learn When You Want To
  • Progress at Your Own Pace
  • Receive Personalized Coaching & Support  

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Faculty Bios

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Megan Kulow, PhD

I have a passion for all things agriculture. Being an educator is a privilege. I am excited students choose our Ag programs so we can set them up for success! Lakeshore is surrounded by a large supportive community of farmers eager to have students tour their farms and get hands-on experience.

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Lyndsay Burmesch

As an educator, I look forward to guiding students towards their goals and developing a lifelong passion for learning. 

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