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Farm & Ranch Basic Certificate
Lisa Bellows, Ph.D.
Science and Agriculture Division Chair
(940) 668-4252
lbellows@nctc.edu
The Farm & Ranch Basic Certificate is designed for students who plan to pursue a career in the farming and ranching industry. The program provides practical and educational experiences in animal science, beef cattle production, pasture management, livestock business, animal nutrition, and computer applications specific to agriculture.
Farm and Ranch students learn skills and practices applicable to the management of farms, ranches, and other agricultural businesses.
All courses in the certificate apply toward the Farm & Ranch Certificate and the Farm and Ranch AAS.
First Semester
| RUBRIC NUMBER | COURSE TITLE | SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| AGRI 1131 | AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY | 1 |
| AGRI 1325 | MARKETING OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS | 3 |
| AGMG 2301 | LIVESTOCK BUSINESS MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| AGME 1315 | FARM AND RANCH SHOP SKILLS I | 3 |
| AGAH 1353 | BEEF CATTLE PRODUCTION | 3 |
| OR | ||
| AGRI 2330 | WILDLIFE CONSERVATION & MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| AGCR 1371 | INTRODUCTION TO SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE | 3 |
| TOTAL HOURS | 16 |
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