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Agriculture Transfer
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 Transfer 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 Transfer 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
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
Summer
Students may start this program at the beginning of the fall, spring, or summer 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: (16 Credits)
- *^(SGE 010) ENG 102 or ENG 104 – English Comp I T▶ – 3 Credits
- ^¶(SGE 030) MATH 106 or MATH 108 – College Algebra – 3 Credits
- (SGE 050) Social & Behavioral Sciences – See list at MyDC3 – My Course Needs – 3 Credits
- ! AG 100 – Orientation to Agribusiness & Industry – 1 Credits
- ! AG 150 – Principles of Animal Science – 3 Credits
- ! AG 252 – Principles of Feeding – 3 Credits
Spring I: (14-15 Credits)
- *^(SGE 010) ENG 103 – English Comp II – 3 Credits
- *(SGE 020) SP 106 – Public Speaking – 3 Credits
- (SGE 040) Natural & Physical Sciences – See list at MyDC3 – My Course Needs – 4-5 Credits
- ! AG 243 – Crop Science – 3 Credits
- ! AGL 243 – Crop Science Lab – 1 Credits
Year 2
Fall II: (16 Credits)
- (SGE 060) Arts & Humanities – See list at MyDC3 – My Course Needs – 3 Credits
- (SGE 050) Social and Behavioral Sciences – See list at MyDC3 – My Course Needs – 3 Credits
- (SGE 070) Institutionally Designated – See list at MyDC3 – My Course Needs – 3 Credits
- ! AG 270 – Soils with Lab – 4 Credits
- !!! Elective – Any 100 or 200 level course – 3 Credits
Spring II: (13-14 Credits)
- (SGE 060) Arts & Humanities – See list at MyDC3 – My Course Needs – 3 Credits
- (SGE 070) Institutionally Designated – See list at MyDC3 – My Course Needs – 3 Credits
- !!! Elective – Any 100 or 200 level course – 3 Credits
- !!! Elective – Any 100 or 200 level course – 3 Credits
- !!! Elective – Any 100 or 200 level course – 1-2 Credits
Key
T▶ Kansas Systemwide Transfer Course
* Course requires a C or higher
^ Course has a testing or prerequisite requirement
¶ MATH 106 or course in which MATH 106 is a prerequisite
!, !!, !!! Program & Elective Courses
KBOR Systemwide General Education Courses with (SGE ###) contribute toward completion of one of the seven discipline areas required by the Kansas Board of Regents Systemwide General Education program.
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