Offered at the Green Bay campus. For information: (920) 498-
5444. Toll-free: (888) 385-6982.
This program is fully eligible for nancial aid.
Production agronomists are critical in the implementation of
a farm’s cropping program. With emphasis on dairy cropping
systems, the Agronomy technical diploma will provide you
with knowledge and hands-on experience to become a
skilled production agronomist. You’ll be prepared to oversee
the implementation of manure management practices, weed
control, pest management, forage harvest, tillage, grain
harvesting and feed storage. As a program student, you’ll
learn the following critical skills and concepts for ensuring
optimum utilization of farm resources under variable
cropping and weather conditions: Optimization of yield and
quality for feed production, sustainable balance of nutrient
management and environmental compliance, operation and
maintenance of various implements of husbandry utilized on
the farm, and integration of precision agriculture technology
aspects.
A graduate of the program will have the potential for
employment in the following areas:
• Crop scout
• Equipment operator
• Field manager
• Farm equipment sales
• Environmental compliance support technician
• Communicate technical information
• Operate and maintain farm implements
• Identify and assess crops and implement practices to
achieve pro tability
• Perform entry level duties on dairy and crop farms
• Completed application.
• High school transcript or equivalent (for a list of equivalents,
go to www.nwtc.edu/gettingstarted).
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