Agriculture Production Systems

In the ever-changing environment of production agriculture, NCTA strives to introduce students to the latest science, technology and techniques. The Agriculture Production Systems major trains students in the fundamentals of livestock production, equine industry, animal health, equipment and natural resource management.

The major is an interdisciplinary program which involves faculty in a number of departments on campus working together using crops, livestock, computers and equipment. The curriculum integrates production with business, management and marketing aspects of agriculture. Courses offer experience in crop production, equipment, animal science, conservation, business and computers to provide a well-rounded education. Students can specialize their education in one of four different options with the opportunity to further meet their educational needs by choosing an emphasis area within the option. The college farm (561.68 acres) is used as a laboratory for courses and is constantly evolving to include new crops for students to work with. State-of-the-art livestock working facilities and faculty with over 100 years of livestock experience combined, provide the ideal environment to foster learning.

The opportunities to learn outside of the traditional classroom enhance the program of study at NCTA and provide students with a truly unique education. Experience in real world settings provide Agriculture Production students with the skills needed to successfully gain employment upon graduation.

Areas of Study

Livestock: 

100 Beef Cow Ownership Advantage

Livestock Industry Management

Farm and Ranch Management

Feedlot Management

Grazing Systems

Equine Industry Management

Agronomy:

100 Acre Farm Advantage Program

Agronomy Scholars

Agriculture Equipment Management

Precision Agriculture

Crop Management

Diversified Ag Management

Transfer:

Animal Science

Agriculture Education

Agronomy

Grazing Livestock Systems

Diversified Agriculture

Positions Filled by Agriculture Production Systems Graduates:

• Owner/Operator of Row Crop Operation
• Owner/Operator of Livestock Operation
• Artificial Insemination Specialist
• Livestock Pharmaceutical Sales
• Sales Representative
• Quality Control Specialist
• Feedlot Manager
• Crop/Soil Consultant
• Commodity Organization Employee
• Equine Breeding Facility Manager
• Research Technician
• Livestock Buyer
• USDA Meat Grader
• Swine Production Unit Manager
• Equine Barn Manager
• Livestock/Health Provider
• Crop Production Specialist
• Precision Agriculture Consultant
• Assistant Farm/Ranch Manager