Agriculture Technology Program

Participating Schools:
Charles City
Forest City
Garner-Hayfield
Hampton-Dumont
Mason City
Newman
Rockford
St. Ansgar
West Fork

Location:
NIACC Campus

NIACC offers a variety of agricultural program clusters which include:

The Agricultural Technology Diploma program is designed to provide students with the skills, aptitudes, and knowledge necessary to enter fields related to general agriculture. The program may be completed in two semesters by following the suggested curriculum, or it may be spread over three or more semesters.

The Operations Management curriculum is designed to prepare students to farm, be farm managers, or work in a production field. It proves a sound academic foundation with emphasis on farm management, economics, business management, information management, precision agriculture, agronomy, animal science, human relations, and general education. Two eight-week internship experiences are required. Upon successful completion, graduates will receive an Associate in Applied Science Degree.

The Sales and Service curriculum is designed to prepare students to work in the agricultural supply and service industry. It provides a sound academic foundation with emphasis on sales/merchandising, economics, business management, information management, precision agriculture, agronomy, animal science, human relations, and general education.

The Marketing and Finance curriculum is designed to prepare students to work in the agricultural service industry. It provides a sound academic foundation with emphasis on business management, economics, information management, sales and marketing, precision agriculture, farm production, human relations, communication, and general education.

The E-Agribusiness curriculum is designed to prepare students to utilize e-commerce technology to conduct business. It provides a sound academic foundation with emphasis on agriculture, business management, information technology, computer applications, internet function communications, and entrepreneurship.

Transfer Opportunities: All classes required in our curriculum can be transferred to Iowa State University and/or Northwest Missouri State. Graduates can transfer to ISU as a junior and work toward a bachelor’s degree in the College of Agriculture. Staff can advise you as to the best academic path for transfer.

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