Agriculture, Modern Food Production and the Environment: Face to Face Pathway

Agriculture, Modern Food Production and the Environment: Face to Face Pathway - Modern Food Production Certificate

Related programs:

Ag. MFP & Environment: Face to Face Pathway - Certificate
Ag. MFP & Environment: Face to Face Pathway - Diploma
Ag. MFP & Environment: Face to Face Pathway - AAS

West Burlington Campus (some courses online)

Program Information

Agriculture, Modern Food Production and the Environment: Face to Face Pathway- Modern Food Production Certificate

This is the suggested pathway for students interested in completing their degree fully face-to-face.

The Modern Food Production certificate is awarded after successful completion of first semester courses.

*The Modern Food Production Certificate can be earned one time.

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Curriculum Information

Curriculum Sequence
Fall Semester	Course Title	Credit
AGB-336	Agricultural Selling	3
AGC-216	Career Seminar	2
AGB-330	Farm Business Management	3
AGA-181	Introduction to Crop Science	3
AGB-235	Introduction to Agriculture Markets	3
AGS-113	Survey of the Animal Industry	3
	Semester Total:	17
	PROGRAM TOTAL:	17

Course Descriptions

AGB-336 - Agricultural Selling
Lecture: 3				Credit: 3
Presents basic concepts and economics principles related to markets for agricultural inputs and products. Reviews current marketing problems faced by farms and agribusinesses, farm and retail price behavior, structure of markets, food marketing channels, food quality and food safety, and the role of agriculture in the general economy. Analyzes the implications of consumer preferences at the farm level. Introduces hedging, futures and other risk management tools.
AGC-216 - Career Seminar
Lecture: 2				Credit: 2
This course is designed to help students explore and discover the many opportunities that are available in the profession of agriculture and related industries both nationally and internationally.
AGB-330 - Farm Business Management
Lecture: 3				Credit: 3
Applies business and economic principles of decision making and problem solving in the management of a farm business. Covers cash flow, partial, enterprise and whole farm budgeting. Reviews information systems for farm accounting, analysis and control. Examines obtaining and managing land, capital and labor resources. Provides alternatives for farm business organization and risk management.
AGA-181 - Introduction to Crop Science
Lecture: 3				Credit: 3
Basic structure and function of plants, origin and classification, growth and development. Fundamentals of photosynthesis, plant water use, plant nutrition and genetics that regulate plant growth, development and responses to the environment.
AGB-235 - Introduction to Agriculture Markets
Lecture: 3				Credit: 3
Presents basic concepts and economics principles related to markets for agricultural inputs and products. Reviews current marketing problems faced by farms and agribusinesses, farm and retail price behavior, structure of markets, food marketing channels, food quality and food safety and the role of agriculture in the general economy. Analyzes the implications of consumer preferences at the farm level. Introduces hedging, futures and other risk management tools.
AGS-113 - Survey of the Animal Industry
Lecture: 3				Credit: 3
Course studies ways domestic animals serve the basic needs of humans for food, shelter, protection, fuel and emotional well-being. Terminology, basic structures of the industries surrounding the production, care and marketing of domestic animals in the U.S. will also be studied.