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Agribusiness/Science Technology

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10-006-2 Associate Degree (AAS) Part Time or Full Time 60 Credits Financial Aid Eligible Location*: Appleton

*If general education courses are required, they may be available at multiple locations.

Whether you want to run your own agribusiness operation or help other agriculture producers become more successful, this program gives you the skills you need. Learn how to merge business and science to produce a product and make a profit. Through hands-on learning and on-the-job experience, you’ll gain skills in animal science and nutrition, integrated pest management, soil science, crop production and precision agriculture. You’ll be able to develop crop management, livestock management and business plans. You’ll also learn how to enhance your success through sales, marketing and business management. This program will open doors to a variety of agribusiness career pathways.

COURSE LIST

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Course list for reference only. Current students please refer to your individualized program plan or see your advisor.
**Outside effort hours are an estimate based on state standards, and may vary from person to person.

    Technical Studies (42 Credits)

    Course Title
    Course Number
    Credits
    Instructional Hours
    Outside Effort Hours**
    Early College Credit Options
    Prior Learning Credit Eligibility
  • Agricultural Marketing and Risk Management
    10-006-103
    3Credit
    72
    90
    N/A

    • Instructional Hours: 72
    • Outside Effort Hours: 90
    • Course Number: 10006103
    • Credits: 3.00

    Gain an understanding of the principles of commodity marketing and the ability to apply these principles to the distribution of farm products. Explore price risk management tools such as contracts, futures, options, and crop insurance.  

    Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:

    • AGRICUL 10006101 - Agribusiness, Introduction to
  • Ag Production Systems
    10-006-104
    3Credit
    72
    90
    N/A

    • Instructional Hours: 72
    • Outside Effort Hours: 90
    • Course Number: 10006104
    • Credits: 3.00

    Introduces students to the design, operation, and management of facilities and equipment commonly used in dairy production systems. Topics include dairy/livestock housing, milking systems, ventilation, and feed and grain storage. Students will explore the layout and function of facilities on farms and in agribusiness settings, with an emphasis on efficiency, animal comfort, and productivity. The course also includes an overview of systems for handling and storing animal waste as part of overall facility planning.

  • Agricultural Internship
    10-006-116
    3Credit
    216
    0
    N/A

    • Instructional Hours: 216
    • Outside Effort Hours: 0
    • Course Number: 10006116
    • Credits: 3.00

    Provides students with the opportunity to investigate and learn through prescribed, hands-on experiences in the agriculture industry. It is specifically required that the student complete an internship in the agriculture industry. Internship experience is completed in cooperation with an agricultural employer and FVTC. 

  • Introduction to Agribusiness
    10-006-133
    3Credit
    72
    90
    N/A

    • Instructional Hours: 72
    • Outside Effort Hours: 90
    • Course Number: 10006133
    • Credits: 3.00

    Introduces students to key concepts in agribusiness, including agricultural economics, business management, marketing, and financial reporting. Students will explore emerging trends, calculate production costs, and examine employment opportunities in agriculture. The course also covers U.S. agricultural history since the Great Depression and prepares students for careers in the modern agricultural industry.

  • Agribusiness Sales
    10-006-134
    3Credit
    54
    108
    N/A

    • Instructional Hours: 54
    • Outside Effort Hours: 108
    • Course Number: 10006134
    • Credits: 3.00

    Covers the basic principles of agribusiness sales. Topics include recognizing potential customers, building a positive customer relationship, designing sales plans, and using market and sales databases. The concepts will be presented using hands-on activities. Students will complete a sales project and presentation.

  • Agribusiness Management
    10-006-151
    3Credit
    72
    90
    N/A

    • Instructional Hours: 72
    • Outside Effort Hours: 90
    • Course Number: 10006151
    • Credits: 3.00

    Focuses on developing management skills and concepts that beginning agri-business professionals’ need in today’s changing workplace.  Emphasis is given to designing and interpreting agriculture production spreadsheets, interpreting agri-business records, and preparing business and family goals.  Complete business management plans will be created.

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

    • AGRICUL 10006101 - Agribusiness, Introduction to
  • Animal Science Fundamentals
    10-091-101
    3Credit
    72
    90
    N/A

    • Instructional Hours: 72
    • Outside Effort Hours: 90
    • Course Number: 10091101
    • Credits: 3.00

    Covers the fundamentals of animal science with an emphasis on livestock industries. Topics include animal anatomy and physiology, genetics, reproduction, nutrition, safety, and biotechnology. Students explore the structure and characteristics of the beef, dairy, swine, sheep, goat, and equine industries.

  • Dairy/Livestock Nutrition
    10-091-106
    3Credit
    72
    90
    N/A

    • Instructional Hours: 72
    • Outside Effort Hours: 90
    • Course Number: 10091106
    • Credits: 3.00

    Acquaints the students with the nutrients essential for livestock growth, production, and reproduction. The anatomy and physiology of digestion and nutrient absorption will be discussed for the monogastric and ruminant animals. Proper feed sampling techniques, feed analysis, and other nutritional information will be covered.

  • Agricultural Crop Production
    10-093-101
    3Credit
    72
    90
    N/A

    • Instructional Hours: 72
    • Outside Effort Hours: 90
    • Course Number: 10093101
    • Credits: 3.00

    Introduces students to basic crop production principles and management practices specific to Wisconsin agriculture. Students will gain practical knowledge to apply fundamental techniques that support successful crop growth and optimize yield for Wisconsin crops.

  • Introduction to Soils
    10-093-106
    3Credit
    72
    90
    N/A

    • Instructional Hours: 72
    • Outside Effort Hours: 90
    • Course Number: 10093106
    • Credits: 3.00

    Provides fundamental knowledge of soils and growth media. Course topics include soil formation and development, soil components, soil profile, soil classification, and soil conservation. Students will experience soils concepts through the completion of hands-on activities.

  • Nutrient Management Principles
    10-093-108
    3Credit
    72
    90
    N/A

    • Instructional Hours: 72
    • Outside Effort Hours: 90
    • Course Number: 10093108
    • Credits: 3.00

    Focuses on balancing commercial crop nutrient products and on farm nutrient credits to formulate economical and environmentally safe crop nutrient recommendations. Students will learn how to complete a nutrient management plan utilizing real farm data.

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

    • AGRICUL 10093101 - Agricultural Crop Production
    Select a total of 3 credits from these options
  • Dairy/Livestock Herd Management
    10-091-102
    3Credit
    72
    90
    N/A
    • Instructional Hours: 72
    • Outside Effort Hours: 90
    • Course Number: 10091102
    • Credits: 3.00

    Covers the herd health and reproductive systems of the dairy and livestock animals. The class will cover various herd health problems, including mastitis, milk fever, and similar common livestock health problems. A herd health and reproductive management program will be developed.
  • Dairy Genetics & Reproduction
    10-091-105
    3Credit
    72
    90
    N/A
    • Instructional Hours: 72
    • Outside Effort Hours: 90
    • Course Number: 10091105
    • Credits: 3.00

    Designed for the student who needs a comprehensive knowledge of dairy genetics and reproduction. Emphasis is on basic genetic principles and sire selection. Students will learn the anatomy and physiology of the bovine female reproductive tract and the management of the estrous cycle in cattle.

    Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:

    • AGRICUL 10091101 - Animal Science Fundamentals
    Select a total of 3 credits from these options
  • Ration Balancing
    10-091-109
    3Credit
    72
    90
    N/A
    • Instructional Hours: 72
    • Outside Effort Hours: 90
    • Course Number: 10091109
    • Credits: 3.00

    Teaches students the mechanics of balancing livestock rations using research based recommendations. Ration balancing software will be used to develop rations. The makeup and functions of the nutrients essential for livestock will be discussed in the preparation of dairy and beef rations.

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

    • AGRICUL 10091106 - Dairy/Livestock Nutrition
  • Dairy/Livestock Records Mgmt
    10-091-107
    3Credit
    54
    108
    N/A
    • Instructional Hours: 54
    • Outside Effort Hours: 108
    • Course Number: 10091107
    • Credits: 3.00

    Acquaints the students with herd management programs using traditional and computerized herd record keeping systems. Students will have hands-on experience with the latest available programs used in dairy record keeping.
    Select a total of 3 credits from these options
  • Crop Science
    10-093-105
    3Credit
    72
    90
    N/A
    • Instructional Hours: 72
    • Outside Effort Hours: 90
    • Course Number: 10093105
    • Credits: 3.00

    Provides fundamental knowledge of the major crops grown in Wisconsin. Topics include crop growth and development, physiology, and nutrition; seed germination and selection; environmental factors and agronomic problems that affect crop development.
  • Integrated Pest Mgmt & Weed Id
    10-093-102
    3Credit
    72
    90
    N/A
    • Instructional Hours: 72
    • Outside Effort Hours: 90
    • Course Number: 10093102
    • Credits: 3.00

    Acquaints students with the general use, safety, laws, and regulations for chemical application in Wisconsin. Completion of the Wisconsin Commercial Applicators Certification is an optional portion of the course. Identification of the major weeds and other pests found in Wisconsin crop lands is emphasized.

    General Studies (15 Credits)

    Course Title
    Course Number
    Credits
    Instructional Hours
    Outside Effort Hours**
    Early College Credit Options
    Prior Learning Credit Eligibility
  • Written Communication
    10-801-195
    3Credit
    54
    108

    • Instructional Hours: 54
    • Outside Effort Hours: 108
    • Course Number: 10801195
    • Credits: 3.00

    Develops writing skills which include prewriting, drafting, revising, and editing. A variety of writing assignments are designed to help the learner analyze audience and purpose, research and organize ideas, and format and design documents based on subject matter and content. Also develops critical reading and thinking skills through the analysis of a variety of written documents.

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

    OR ALL of the following:

    • Student is not in progress in Associate Degree, Apprenticeship, or Technical Diploma (31 or 32 level)
  • Oral/Interpersonal Comm
    10-801-196
    3Credit
    54
    108

    • Instructional Hours: 54
    • Outside Effort Hours: 108
    • Course Number: 10801196
    • Credits: 3.00

    Focuses on developing effective listening techniques and verbal and nonverbal communication skills through oral presentation, group activity, and other projects. The study of self, conflict, and cultural contexts will be explored, as well as their impact on communication.

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

    OR ALL of the following:

    • Student is not in progress in Associate Degree, Apprenticeship, or Technical Diploma (31 or 32 level)
  • Math with Business Apps
    10-804-123
    3Credit
    54
    108

    • Instructional Hours: 54
    • Outside Effort Hours: 108
    • Course Number: 10804123
    • Credits: 3.00

    This course integrates algebraic concepts, proportions, percents, simple interest, compound interest, annuities, and basic statistics with business/consumer scenarios. It also applies math concepts to the purchasing/buying and selling processes.

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ANY of the following options:

    • Accuplacer Arithmetic 250+ OR HS GPA 2.75+ OR ACT Math 16+ OR Arithmetic Level 1 Coursework

    • Student is not in progress in Associate Degree, Apprenticeship, or Technical Diploma (31 or 32 level)
  • Economics
    10-809-195
    3Credit
    54
    108

    • Instructional Hours: 54
    • Outside Effort Hours: 108
    • Course Number: 10809195
    • Credits: 3.00

    This course is designed to give an overview of microeconomics, macroeconomics, and international economics. Concepts include scarcity, resources, alternative economic systems, growth, supply and demand, monetary and fiscal policy, inflation, unemployment and global economic issues.

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

    OR ALL of the following:

    • Student is not in progress in Associate Degree, Apprenticeship, or Technical Diploma (31 or 32 level)
  • Psychology of Human Relations
    10-809-199
    3Credit
    54
    108
    N/A

    • Instructional Hours: 54
    • Outside Effort Hours: 108
    • Course Number: 10809199
    • Credits: 3.00

    Explores the relationship between the general principles of psychology and our everyday lives. Students are given the opportunity to achieve a deepened sense of awareness of themselves and others. This understanding enables students to improve their relationships with others at work, in the family, and in society.

    Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:

    OR ALL of the following:

    • Student is not in progress in Associate Degree, Apprenticeship, or Technical Diploma (31 or 32 level)
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What is Dual Credit?

FVTC courses taught at the high school by certified high school teachers. These teachers receive mentorship from FVTC faculty to ensure alignment in competencies, curriculum, and assessments.

  • Students earn both high school and college credits, with grades applying to both transcripts.
  • There is no cost to the school district or family.

**Dual Credit course availability varies by high school based on factors such as lab space, equipment, and teacher qualifications.

What is Start College Now?

Qualified public-school juniors and seniors may enroll in college level classes at FVTC or online, if a comparable course is not offered within their district.

Student Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must have parent/guardian approval.
  • Must meet all course entry requirements.
  • Must be in good academic standing with an acceptable disciplinary record.

Application Process:

Interested students should consult their High School Guidance Counselor to explore course options and complete a “Start College Now” application. Applications must be submitted to High School Counselors by March 1st for fall courses and October 1st for spring courses. If approved by the school board, the cost is covered by the high school.

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