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Agriculture/Farm & Ranch Management
This program combines Animal and Crop Production courses with those of Agribusiness to provide training for students to go directly into the dynamic field of modern production agriculture, agribusiness, or the many agricultural service provider industries. Take your new knowledge gained in the classroom directly to work on our crop science/soils laboratory and our irrigated circle located right on campus. Live Animal Laboratory facilities give students a chance to work directly with livestock. Local producer cooperators also give students the opportunity to apply new skills on actual farms and ranches in the area.
Our Meat Science courses allow you to enhance your Animal Science curriculum by focusing on the meat product resulting from successful animal agriculture. Whether you intend to enter the field of Animal Production or are interested in a career in the food industry, Meat Science courses can increase your success. Gain a clear understanding of meat production, and how to produce animals that meet the requirements of today’s consumers for maximum profitability.
Program Information
About Program (Skills)
Students completing the Agriculture/Farm & Ranch Management program will gain the following:
- Knowledge
- Customer and personal service
- English Language
- Animal/plant health
- Mathematical calculations and conversions
- Skills
- Quality control analysis
- Reading
- Listening
- Monitoring
- Critical Thinking
- Operation and control
- Abilities
- Reasoning
- Comprehension
- Vision
- Depth perception
- Arm-hand steadiness
Career Options
Graduates of the Agriculture/Farm & Ranch Management program may pursue the following careers:
- Farmers, Ranchers, Ag. Managers
- Ag. First-Line Supervisors
- Agricultural Equipment Operators
- Farm Workers
- Agricultural Inspectors
2 years (60 credits)
Associate of Applied Science
1 year (33 credits)
Certificate
Tuition
$30*/per credit hour
Fees
$0/per credit hour
Books
All materials are included
Other Program Fees
$0
* This rate applies to residents of Ford County. The rate for residents outside of Ford County is $60/per credit hour. International rate is $80/per credit hour.
Tuition and fees are subject to change
Fall
Spring
Students may start this program at the beginning of fall or spring semester.
Job Outlook*
Farmers, Ranchers, Ag. Managers – 9.3% Growth
Ag. First-Line Supervisors – 9.3% Growth
Agricultural Equipment Operators – 13% Growth
Farm Workers – 4% Growth
Agricultural Inspectors – 4% Growth
Annual Median Salary*
Farmers, Ranchers, Ag. Managers – $71,010
Ag. First-Line Supervisors – $47,320
Agricultural Equipment Operators – $43,520
Farm Workers – $31,630
Agricultural Inspectors – $47,450
*As of August 2025
Faculty
Thomas Smith
Agriculture and Farm/Ranch Coordinator
M.S. in Agriculture
Sample Degree Plan
Year 1
Fall I: (20 Credits)
- AG 100-1001 – Orient to Ag Bus & Industry – 1 Credit
- AG 145-1001 – Farm & Ranch Records – 3 Credits
- AG 200-1001 – AG Economics – 3 Credits
- AG 250-1001 – Range Management – 3 Credits
- AG/L 243-1001 – Crop Science/Lab – 4 Credits
- AG 251-1001 – Animal Health – 3 Credits
- AG 255-1001 – Beef Management – 3 Credits
Spring I: (16 Credits)
- AG 150-1001 – Principal of Animal Science – 3 Credits
- AG 272-1001 – Agribusiness Marketing – 3 Credits
- AG 252-1001 – Principals of Feeding – 3 Credits
- AG 270-1001 – Soils & Lab – 4 Credits
- Elective OR AG 181 – Elective OR Livestock & Meat Eval. – 3 Credits
Year 2
Fall II: (12 Credits)
- *^ENG 101, 102 OR 104 – Technical Communication OR English Comp I T▶ – 3 Credits
- MATH 089 OR above – Basic Applied Math (or above) See List at MyDC3 – My Course Needs – 3 Credits
- Computer Sci Basic Skill – See list at MyDC3 – My Course Needs T▶ – 3 Credits
- ART 101 – Art Appreciation T▶ – 3 Credits
Spring II: (12 Credits)
- *SP 206 – Interpersonal Communications T▶ – 3 Credits
- PHIL 201 – Intro to Philosophy T▶ – 3 Credits
- GOV 101 – American Nat. Gov. T▶ – 3 Credits
- Elective – Any 100 or 200 level Course – 3 Credits
Key
T▶ Kansas Systemwide Transfer Course
* Course requires a C or higher
^ Course has a testing or prerequisite requirement