Agriculture Production Livestock Option (AAS)

  Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Systems  

Intended Program Outcomes:

This two-year program leading to an A.A.S. degree in agriculture production: livestock, will prepare the student concerned with the raising of an agriculture livestock commodity by providing the necessary knowledge in the following areas:

• Industry-related employment skills
• Animal science (techniques, issues, technology, trends)
• Crop science (techniques, issues, technology, trends)
• Agriculture-related business practices
• Agricultural operations (safety, mechanical technology)

The curriculum includes a balanced selection of courses in the areas of crops, livestock, mechanics and business. Students wishing to specialize in a particular area should consult their advisor to develop an academic plan. The following schedule is illustrative only; an individual student’s schedule may be different.