Overview
Southwest Kansas is a major participant in the world of agriculture and has traditionally been very strong in cattle and crop production. More recently, other industries such as swine and dairy production have expanded in southwestern Kansas, further expanding the region’s impact on global agriculture. The Agriculture program at Seward County Community College strives to meet the needs of this rapidly changing agricultural environment by offering a variety of opportunities for those interested in the field. From the irrigated fields on-site to the two automated greenhouses where we grow a variety of crops, flowers, and even tilapia. We handle our own grain grown on campus thanks to our Grain Elevator Operator program. SCCC is one of the few community colleges in the country with the capability to make our own biodiesel on-site. For those interested in animals, we also have a competitive livestock judging team along with a herd of show goats utilized in the classroom for learning as well as the show ring.
Topics, skills, and concepts:
- Animal Science
- Agronomy
- Agri-Business
- Grain Elevator Operations
- Ag Mechanics
Career Opportunities
The field of agriculture provides a number of diverse opportunities in both new areas of employment and traditional production. Agriculture and related industries need qualified personnel with skills and knowledge in livestock and crop production, science, management, marketing, and business. Students interested in agriculture could be employed as:
- Field representatives for breed associations
- Meat inspectors
- Feedlot managers/swine farm managers
- Farm and ranch manager
- Grain bin operators
- Bank agricultural representatives
- Entomologists
- Veterinary field
- Natural resources conservationists
- Agricultural instructors
- Agricultural journalists
- Agricultural engineers
Curriculum
Associate of Applied Science
The Associate of Applied Science degree is a two-year degree that prepares students for work in their chosen field after graduation. Fundamental skills in the industry are the primary focus for students seeking this degree option.
Associate of Science
The Associate of Science degree is a two-year degree that prepares students to transfer to a four-year school to complete their full degree in their chosen field. Fundamentals of the industry are a core emphasis, but general education requirements make up the bulk of the curriculum.
The Associate of Science degree is a two-year degree that prepares students to transfer to a four-year school to complete their full degree in their chosen field. Fundamentals of the industry are a core emphasis, but general education requirements make up the bulk of the curriculum.
