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Agriculture
Agricultural transfer students get the best of both worlds — they complete their general education requirements and take 100- and 200-level classes focused on the agriculture industry. With evolving career opportunities, agriculture is a rich and innovative industry. Marketing, merchandising, sales, crop research, animal genetics, agribusiness, soil science, communications, engineering and production are just a few of the many roles in demand in agriculture. So, if you plan to go into agriculture and earn a four-year degree, this may be your program.
In our agricultural transfer program, you may:
- Pursue an Associate in Science degree with an emphasis in Agriculture before transfer.
- Personalize your coursework to prepare for your specific transfer program.
- Learn the ins and outs of agriculture and hone in on the role you want to pursue.
Degrees and Certificates
- Foundations of Agribusiness
- Precision Agriculture (This is certificate will not be offered during the 2025-2026 academic year)
Program Details
- Kish is your first step in preparing for a career in agriculture. After earning an associate degree at Kish, students can transfer and specialize in many areas.
- There are more than 300 specialties within agriculture, making it easy to match your talents and skills to an important role.
- Coursework is taught by agriculture professionals in the classroom and outside on Kish's 120-acre campus.
- Students learn using modern equipment and software, including a John Deere UTV Crossover Gator.
After completing the program at Kish, transfer to a four-year institution to complete a bachelor’s degree in agriculture or related program.
- After being accepted to Kish, there is no formal program admissions process for agricultural transfer.
- Students interested in pursuing an Associate in Science degree with an emphasis in agriculture transfer are encouraged to speak with their academic advisor.
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