If a career in agriculture is in your future, this program will help you to prepare to manage a successful agribusiness operation. You will gain experience in agricultural production management and technology, as well as management principles, finance, sales, economics, crop production, and animal fundamentals.

Why Consider an Agriculture Management Technician Degree?

You want to have a meaningful impact in an industry that affects people’s lives.
You’re looking to build a solid foundation in industry-specific financial operations, sales, crop and soil management, livestock fundamentals, and human relations.
A career that combines your passion for agriculture with business appeals to you.

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.
Get hands-on learning through two internships with local area dairy farms.
Our Professional Agricultural Students organization offers opportunities to participate in competitions and activities.
In just two semesters, you can be workforce-ready and prepared to complete our Agribusiness Science & Technology associate degree in only two more semesters.

What It Takes

Interest in agricultural activities
Flexibility to work in diverse environments
Good communication skills
Desire to positively impact the future

Career Area

Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Type

Technical Diploma

Program Number

31-006-2

Availability

CBE

Technical Diploma
2 Terms
31 Credits
Financial Aid Eligible

Career Outlook

Agriculture Management Technician

Median Income: $47,609.00*

POTENTIAL JOB TITLES

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Agricultural Technicians

Work with agricultural scientists in plant, fiber, and animal research, or assist with animal breeding and nutrition. Set up or maintain laboratory equipment and collect samples from crops or animals. Prepare specimens or record data to assist scientists in biology or related life science experiments. Conduct tests and experiments to improve yield and quality of crops or to increase the resistance of plants and animals to disease or insects.

Food Science Technician

Work with food scientists or technologists to perform standardized qualitative and quantitative tests to determine physical or chemical properties of food or beverage products. Includes technicians who assist in research and development of production technology, quality control, packaging, processing, and use of foods.

Animal Breeders

Select and breed animals according to their genealogy, characteristics, and offspring. May require knowledge of artificial insemination techniques and equipment use. May involve keeping records on heats, birth intervals, or pedigree.

First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers

Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of agricultural, forestry, aquacultural, and related workers.

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.

Admissions and Enrollment Waitlist and Petition Flexible Learning Courses

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: $5,121.37
Book Cost: $125.00
Supply Cost: $200.00
Program Total: $5,446.37

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

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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