Diversified Agricultural Managment

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Diversified Agricultural Managment AAS - Agricultural Production Systems

The diversified agriculture program designed for students to immediately pursue their career upon graduation. This is a very flexible option that allows students to combine coursework in agronomy, livestock management and agricultural equipment.

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Careers

  • Farm and Ranch Manager
  • Feedlot Manager
  • Extension Specialist/Agent
  • Research Assistant
  • Livestock Sales
  • Farm Equipment Sales and Service Manager
  • Custom Harvestor
  • Ag Chemical Applicator
  • Agricultural Welder
  • Seed and Fertilizer Sales or Service

Courses Offered

Agronomy and Ag Mechanics Core Courses

  • AGR 2903 Internship (3 credits)
  • ECN 1103 Intro to Ag Economics (3 credits)
  • ABM 2963 Farm Records or ACT 1103 Accounting I (3 credits)
  • MGT 2103 Management Concepts or ABM 2854 Farm and Ranch Management (3-4 credits)
  • AGR 2983 Farm Capstone (3 credits)

Diversified Agriculture Management Core

  • AGR 1203 Principles of Soils (3 credits)
  • AGR 1201 Soils Lab (1 credit)
  • ASI 1304 Animal Management (4 credits)

Diversified Management Specialization

  • CHOOSE 2 OF THESE AGRONOMY COURSES
  • AEQ 2103 Ag Chemical Application (3 credits)
  • AEQ 2323 Precision Farming Technology (3 credits)
  • AEQ 2404 Mechanized Irrigation Systems (4 credits)
  • AGR 2304 Soil Fertility (4 credits)
  • AGR 2353 Pest Management (3 credits)
  • AGR 2383 Irrigation Management (3 credits)
  • AGR 2403 Crop Management (3 credits)
  • CHOOSE 2 OF THESE ANIMAL SCIENCE COURSES
  • ASI 1253 Animal Nutrition (3 credits)
  • ASI 1213 Livestock & Carcass Evaluation (3 credits)
  • ASI 1203 Feedlot Operations (3 credits)
  • ASI 2203 Feeds and Feeding (3 credits)
  • ASI 2303 Range Management (3 credits)
  • ASI 2353 Livestock Breeding (3 credits)
  • ASI 2773 Beef Production (3 credits)

Advisor Guided Electives (18 credits)

    Associate of Applied Science Core (17 credits)

      Associated Clubs and Teams

      • Ag Mechanics Club
      • Collegiate 4-h/FFA
      • Crops Judging Team
      • Livestock Judging Team
      • Aggie Trap Club
      • Farm Bureau Club
      • Collegiate Cattlemen

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