Agri Business - AAS Degree (2013-2014)
Willmar (72 Credits) - Education Plan

Agriculture continues to be an extremely high tech industry. Many agribusiness firms are providing more and more services to larger farms. This program prepares students for occupations in ag-related businesses in the areas of feeds, seeds, plant food, crop protection, agricultural products, equipment, petroleum, ag sales and services, and office management. Specializations within the Agri Business program include:
  • Agronomy
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  • Ag Office Management
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  • Dairy
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  • Animal Science
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Graduates may find employment at the technical, sales, office or managerial level. See related technical programs: Agronomy Technician, Farm Operation and Management, Dairy, and the Agriculture program listed in the liberal arts section.
 
Course Outline
 
Required Courses
(13 Courses)
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
AGRI 1520 Computers in Agriculture 3 
AGRI 1550 Introduction to Ag Business 2 
AGRI 1551 Ag Business Procedures and Records 3 
AGRI 1552 Ag Business Credit and Finance 2 
AGRI 1553 Agri-Business Management and Marketing 3 
AGRI 1580 Ag Sales & Service 3 
AGRI 1640 Ag Commodity Marketing 3 
AGRI 1650 Soils and Fertility Management 3 
AGRI 1660 Introduction to Agronomy 3 
AGRI 2800 Agriculture Internship 3 
GSWS 1402 Employment Prep & Retention 2 
GSWS 1451 First Aid/Safety 1 
GSWS 1462 Industry Skills 2 
Total Credits: 33  
 
General Studies Applied Elective Courses
(select 1 credit from the courses below)
Choose one:
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
GSMS 1201 Applied Mathematics 1 
MATH 112 College Algebra 4 
Total Credits: 1  
 
Elective Courses
(1 Course)
Take additional courses to complete a total of 18 technical electives. See emphasis areas below. Work with advisor to select courses.
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
WELD 1118 Agricultural Welding 2 
Total Credits: 18  
 
Elective Courses
(these courses are not required but are recommended)
Highly suggested electives for Crop Emphasis:
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
AGRI 1621 Farm Management I 3 
AGRI 1670 Integrated Pest Management 3 
AGRI 1680 Crop Scouting Techniques 2 
AGRI 1681 Crop Scouting Techniques Lab 1 
AGRI 1700 Crop Protection Products 2 
AGRI 1720 Corn and Soybean Production 3 
AGRI 1761 Agricultural Water Management 2 
AGRI 1770 GIS Applications 3 
AGRI 1771 Introduction to Precision Ag 2 
AGRI 1780 Grain Handling and Storage 2 
AGRI 2160 Planters & Spring Tillage 3 
AGRI 2161 Planter Meter Certification 1 
AGRI 2191 CDL - Preparation for Written Test 2 
AGRI 2192 CDL - Preparation for Road Test 1 
AGRI 2210 Ag Industry Machinery Maintenance 3 
AGRI 2230 Ag Industry Machinery Operation 2 
AGRI 2240 Pesticide/Fertilizer Equipment 3 
AGRI 2250 Basic Custom Application 2 
 
Elective Courses
(these courses are not required but are recommended)
Highly suggested electives for Livestock Emphasis:
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
AGRI 1810 Introductory Animal Science 3 
AGRI 1815 Meat Animal Reproduction 3 
AGRI 1820 Animal Nutrition 3 
AGRI 1830 Beef Cow Calf 2 
AGRI 1840 Beef Feedlot 2 
AGRI 1870 Swine Breeding and Farrowing 3 
AGRI 1871 Swine Nursery and Finishing 3 
AGRI 1900 Sheep Management 1 
AGRI 2191 CDL - Preparation for Written Test 2 
AGRI 2210 Ag Industry Machinery Maintenance 3 
AGRI 2230 Ag Industry Machinery Operation 2 
 
Elective Courses
(these courses are not required but are recommended)
Highly suggested electives for Dairy Emphasis:
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
AGRI 1210 Dairy Cattle Breeding and Reproduction 3 
AGRI 1212 Dairy Evaluation 1 
AGRI 1220 Dairy Facilities and Equipment 3 
AGRI 1230 Raising Dairy Replacements 2 
AGRI 1240 Dairy Cattle Anatomy, Physiology & Health 3 
AGRI 1241 Cattle Health Lab 2 
AGRI 1242 Palpation and Ultra-sounding of Dairy Cattle Lab 1 
AGRI 1243 Embryo Transfer 1 
AGRI 1244 Hoof Trimming 1 
AGRI 1260 Dairy Seminar I 1 
AGRI 1261 Dairy Seminar II 1 
AGRI 1270 Dairy Nutrition 3 
AGRI 1681 Crop Scouting Techniques Lab 1 
AGRI 1730 Forage Production 3 
AGRI 1820 Animal Nutrition 3 
GSCL 1141 Spanish Conversation / Culture 1 
 
General Education Elective Courses
(select 20 credits from the courses below)
Choose one Goal 3 Science course with lab for 4 credits. Additional General Education courses will be taken in the following areas of study: Communications, Humanities, Math/Natural Sciences and Social Studies..
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
CMST 121 Introduction to Communication 3 
ECON 206 Principles of Microeconomics 3 
ENGL 121 College Composition I - Critical Reading & Writing 3 
Total Credits: 20  
 
Total AAS Degree Credits: 72