Agribusiness - Des Moines Area Community College

Agribusiness from Des Moines Area Community College is a Campus Associate Agribusiness degree that prepares you for a Agriculture career. The Agribusiness program is designed to prepare students for the rapidly expanding food, fiber and natural resources industry. Students are given an option of emphasizing agronomy, animal science, farm management or agricultural supply and service. This program provides the student with training in the latest developments in technical agriculture in both classroom and industry settings. The program also includes on-the-job employment experience in the industry. Classroom and laboratory instruction will occur at the Dallas County Farm location, where the program maintains a crop and livestock operation. Students who receive the Agribusiness degree are capable of filling entry-level jobs as an agronomist, livestock specialist, or grain or petroleum marketing specialist. Other job opportunities may be found within the seed, chemical, banking and commodity brokerage industry. Students with a production agricultural interest will benefit from the broad-based approach the degree provides for an ever-changing industry. The Agribusiness degree has been designed for those who may enter production agriculture or find employment as a farm management specialist. The Agribusiness degree offers students transfer opportunities to several four-year institutions. Students should visit with program instructors and counselors for information regarding transfer to four-year institutions and their specific program requirements. What Kind of Work Will You Do? Transfer knowledge on products and their uses to customers Advise agricultural producers on the special problems they have and the most economical ways of solving them Perform calculations for cost estimates, tests and formulas Operate and maintain a variety of equipment Solicit additional business Arrange product displays and develop promotional campaigns Perform ?housekeeping? chores to keep the work environment neat and orderly Attend conferences and meetings and read various trade publications to keep current on developments in the field View more details on Des Moines Area Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Agribusiness courses.