Farm Business and Production Management
Technical Diploma
30-090-1
Degree Completion Time: 5-Year Cycle
2008-2009
Program Sheet
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About the Career
Successful farmers understand the importance of
being able to run their operations effectively in
vital areas like crop/soil management, livestock
nutrition/management, records/business analysis,
credit/marketing/purchasing, farm business
transfers, goal setting, and human and employee
relations. If you’re actively engaged in farming or
an agribusiness career, maximize your
opportunities for success by increasing your
business and production management knowledge.
Career Outlook
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Standards, modern farming is becoming more complex; competition is intense. Successful farmers of the future must have the ability and knowledge to run their farms with increased productivity and efficiency.
Potential Positions
Most Farm Business and Production Management graduates are actively employed farmers or persons involved in agribusiness occupations, such as bankers, attorneys and consultants Additionally, many graduates are qualified for employment in a variety of other agribusiness careers.
Approximate Costs
•$97.05 per credit (resident)
•$594.25 per credit (out-of-state resident)
•Online class fee is $10 per credit
•Other fees vary by program (books, supplies, materials, tools, uniforms,
health-related exams, etc)
FAQ
What are the approximate program costs?
See the LTC Program Costs Brochure.
How is the program designed?
Students learn skills and gain knowledge through classroom instruction and on–farm experience.
What's the starting monthly salary for an
LTC Farm Business and Production program grad?
For the latest LTC graduate salary information available, click here.
Can I receive financial aid?
On average, more than 90 percent of LTC students who apply for financial aid
receive some kind of assistance. In addition, thousands of scholarship dollars
are awarded each year by the LTC Foundation, Inc. For more info, visit our
financial aid page.
How do I apply for admission?
Request and complete a student application and mail to LTC at 1290 North Avenue,
Cleveland, WI 53015 or print out the
application. Or you can apply online.
Want more information?
•Submit
your questions online.
•Email info@gotoltc.edu
•Call 1.888.GO TO LTC, Ext. 1109
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