Agriculture and Natural Resources
AAS AGNR Program
The AAS in Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR) program is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in the areas of agribusiness or management of natural resources. The program focuses on general planning, economics and the use of facilities, natural resources, equipment, labor and capital to produce plant and animal products. Instruction is provided at the main NCMC campus, the Elizabeth and Arthur Barton Farm Campus, and internship experience sites.
Agricultural Operations Technology Certificate
The Agriculture Operations Technology Certificate is a one-year stackable certificate designed to provide skills in the areas of agriculture production, mechanics, safety and technology for the student in today’s competitive job market. Courses in this certificate stack toward an AAS in Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Agriculture Operations curriculum
Agricultural Business Certificate
The Agricultural Business Certificate is a stackable certificate designed to provide skills in the areas of agriculture and business for the student in today’s competitive job market. Courses in this certificate stack toward an AAS in Agriculture and Natural Resources.
View Agricultural Business curriculum
Crop Production Certificate
The Crop Production Certificate program focuses on general planning, economics and the use of natural resources, equipment, labor and capital to produce agriculture crops. Instruction is provided at the main NCMC campus and the Elizabeth and Arthur Barton Farm Campus. All courses in this certificate program apply toward an AAS in Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Equine Management Certificate
The Equine Management Certificate program focuses on the scientific principles and practices related to the production, training and management of horses. Instruction is provided at the main NCMC campus and the Elizabeth and Arthur Barton Farm Campus. All courses in this certificate program apply toward an AAS in Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Livestock Management Certificate
The Livestock Management Certificate is a stackable certificate designed to provide skills in the area of livestock production and management for the student in today’s competitive job market. Courses in this certificate stack toward an AAS in Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Livestock Management curriculum
Elizabeth and Arthur Barton Farm Campus
The Elizabeth and Arthur Barton Farm Campus was established in 2011. It serves as an applied learning environment that demonstrates agriculture production practices and the conservation of agricultural and natural resources.
Ag Club & PAS
The National PAS Organization was founded in 1980 in Kansas City. Its mission is to provide opportunities for individual growth, leadership and career preparation. North Central Missouri College is a charter member of both the Missouri and National PAS organizations.
Opportunities after NCMC:
Agribusiness
- Agronomy Sales
- Feed Mills – Sales/Management
- Swine Management
- Grain Elevator Management
Ag Science
- Crop Production
- Livestock Production
- Crop Scout
- Livestock Procurement
- Research Technicians
- Swine Farrowing Manager
- Equipment Repairman/Mechanics
Natural Resources
- Soil Technician
- Water Quality Technician
- Wildlife Animal Caretaker
- Fish Hatchery Worker
What can I do with this Major?
Job outlook and wage information from What Can I Do With This Major are based on national data.
Department Contact Information
Rustin Jumps
Agriculture & Natural Resources Instructor
[email protected]
(660) 359-3948 ext. 1336
Jack Green
Agriculture & Natural Resources Instructor
[email protected]
(660) 359-3948 ext. 1314