Farm and Ranch Production and Management
Purpose
The Animal Science Technology Concentration of Agriculture Business and Management Technology are designed to prepare the student for a career in the Animal Scinece Technology industry.
Program Description
Students will receive instruction in feeding, breeding, managemnet, and health care of cattle, sheep, horses, swine, and poultry. In addition, the student will complete course work dealing with agricultural business management, marketing, record keeping, feed crops, and soils. Competencies and objectives for the courses in this program have been correlated to the knowledge and skill statements as listed in Career Cluster Resources for Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources as published by the National Association of State Directors of Career and Technical Education Consortium.
Program Length
One Semester
Two Semesters
Three Semesters
Four Semesters
Degree (s) Offered
Career Pathway Certificate
Career Certificate
Technical Certificate
Associate in Applied Science
Admission Requirements
- Must meet all general admission requirements of the college. For certificate-only option, an ACT Work Keys Career Readiness Credential Silver-level score is acceptable for admission.
- Must have good manual dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, near vision, active listening, and information ordering skills.
Contact
Ag Instructors: LeAnne Kilgore 601-477-4261 or Jason Mills at 601-477-2305 or email at leanne.kilgore@jcjc.edu or jason.mills@jcjc.edu.
Program Requirements
The following advisement plan is a recommended course of study. An academic advisor may alter course sequence to meet individual student needs. In addition, an academic advisor may recommend additional or different courses depending upon student career plans and/or requirements of the college or university to which the student plans to transfer.
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