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NWCCD 2026-2027 Catalog 
  
NWCCD 2026-2027 Catalog

General Agriculture AS


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The General Agriculture Program prepares students to obtain an education with courses from a diversity of ag related disciplines. This degree will require students to take courses in livestock production, range management, horticulture, ag economics, and science. Students completing this associate’s degree will have enough flexibility in electives to transfer to a wide range of 4-year agricultural degrees. Those students preferring to not work on an advanced degree will be well diversified for general ag employment opportunities.

Program Outcomes:

  1. Analyze regulatory issues affecting agriculture.

  2. Evaluate best practices for agricultural production and sustainability.

  3. Explain how economic and scientific systems contribute to agricultural decision making.

 A “C” or better in all required program courses & the following general education courses – math, science, basic and advanced writing.

Required Course of Study:

Freshman Year


Sophomore Year


Total Credit Hours: 60 - 61


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