NWTC College Program Guide 2022-2023 | Page 197

Printed : 12 / 17 / 2021 Academic Year 2022-2023
Program Code 300901
As a graduate of the Farm Business and Production Management program , you have the skills needed to compete and be pro�table in the ever-changing agricultural economy . You are prepared to own and operate or be employed on today ' s modern farms . With additional education and / or work experience , you may become a dairy herdsperson , general farm manager , farm records manager , crop supervisor , livestock feeding specialist , farm equipment and facilities maintenance manager , farm service employee , and �eld equipment operator .
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Curriculum : The Farm Business and Production Management Technical Diploma is a six-year , part-time program . Upon graduation , a student will have completed 24 credits .
First Semester
30-090-387 Farm Record / Business Analysis 30-090-388 Crop Management 30-090-391 Livestock Management 30-090-392 Livestock Nutrition 30-090-393 Soil Management 30-090-394 Farm Business Operation Semester Total
4 4 4 4 4 4
24.00
With 100 % Employed in Field Total Credits
24.00
This program is offered at : Aurora Crivitz Luxemburg Oconto Falls Shawano Sturgeon Bay
Contact 920-498-5444 for information regarding how to reach the instructor in your area .
Calculate farm business cost of production for forage , grain , beef , pork , and milk Prepare and assess a livestock management plan that is environmentally friendly Prepare and assess a business �nancial plan Develop and assess a soil and crop management plan that is environmentally friendly Own , operate , and / or be employed in an agriculture-related industry Implement a business , soil , crop , and livestock management plan that is environmentally friendly
* Program-related job openings , full- and part-time , within our district , via EMSI . Many programs have additional job opportunities outside of district . Learn more at www . nwtc . edu / graduatesuccess
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