Agriculture
We Are America’s Dairyland
The Թ community’s strong agricultural heritage, diverse activities, and dedicated community support a multitude of career opportunities in farming and agribusiness. From milk and cheese to grains and vegetables, agriculture is an economic powerhouse. There are one in 10 employment opportunities in WI connected to the industry.
Benefits of Agriculture Careers:
- A wide variety of opportunities in hands-on farming and agribusiness are plentiful.
- Working outdoors promotes physical health and connection to nature.
- Get involved in developing new technologies that contribute to sustainable practices.
What’s involved?
Թ’s programs in these areas focus on the production, processing, marketing, distribution, financing, and development of agricultural products and services.
Are you:
Passionate about agriculture?
Dependable?
Organized?
Other key traits:
Appreciation of the outdoors
Interested in animals and plants
Enjoy hands-on activities
Watch for Bright Outlook occupations. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, these occupations match at least one of these criteria:
- Projected to grow faster than average (employment increase of 5% or more) over the period 2022-2032 for the US nationwide
- Projected to have 100,000 or more job openings over the period 2022-2032 for the US nationwide
- Be considered “New & Emerging”
- Programs
- Certificates
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Why choose Թ?
- Engage in hands-on learning in the classroom, out in the field, and through internships
- Our instructors bring you real world experience in addition to subject matter knowledge
- Because of our low student-to-faculty ratio, you get to know instructors and fellow students
- Academic, personal, and financial resources are available to support your success
- Graduates are workforce-ready and well prepared to pursue a bachelor’s degree
Institutional Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
Institutional Learning Outcomes (ILOs) are fundamental to the mission and vision of Թ. They serve as a framework that defines the essential skills, knowledge, and attitudes that students are expected to develop during their educational journey while learning technical skills and theories. The purpose of ILOs is to ensure that all students, regardless of their chosen field of study, achieve a common set of competencies that prepare them for personal, academic, and professional success.
The Institutional Learning Outcomes that are taught and assessed throughout the student’s course curriculum build skills to:
- Communicate effectively
- Demonstrate critical thinking
- Work collaboratively
- Exhibit respect of individuality
- Model professionalism
