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Crop Production Certificate CERT - Agronomy and Agricultural Mechanics
Students will gain a foundational knowledge in crop production related principles and practices. Gain the industry leading skills that employers are seeking. This certificate can be completed in one year or less. Enjoy a classroom where you learn by doing hands on activities. Whether your out working on our 550 acre campus farm or managing your crop test plots, as a graduate of NCTA you will be prepared to enter your chosen career field.
Careers
- Farmer
- Chemical Sales
- Crop Consultant
- Seed Lab Technician
- Crop Production Specialist
- District Seed Sales Manager
- Seed Lab Technician
- Field Production Specialist
- Field Representative
- and many more!!
Courses Offered
General Education Credits (6 credits)
Crop Production Emphasis (18 credits)
- AEQ 1203 Welding (3 credits)
- AEQ 2103 Ag Chemical Application (3 credits)
- AEQ 2303 Equipment Preventative Maintenance (3 credits)
- AEQ 2323 Precision Farming Technology (3 credits)
- AGR 1203 Principles of Soils (3 credits)
- AGR 1201 Soils Lab (1 credit)
- AGR 2304 Soil Fertility (4 credits)
- AGR 2353 Pest Management (3 credits)
- AGR 2353 Irrigation Management (3 credits)
- AGR 2403 Crop Management (3 credits)
Advisor Guided Electives (6 credits)
Total Credit Hours for Certificate (30 credits)
Associated Clubs and Teams
- Crops Judging Team
- Ag Mechanics Club
- Collegiate 4-H/FFA
Featured Student
Nolan Breece Agronomy
I chose NCTA to get a better understanding of the crop side of agriculture. Upon graduation, I plan to continue my education at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.NCTA was a great place to start my education. I enjoyed being close to home while getting to know lots of people in the community and taking advantage of the recreational activities in Curtis.