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Agricultural Production – Certificate
If you enjoy working the land or raising animals, but want to develop business skills, the certificate can help you develop these skills. Agri-business professionals have a strong working knowledge of crop and/or animal production. They also have sound business, communication, and problem-solving abilities. Farmers need to enjoy the science and art of raising animals and crops. They also must have good financial skills and be capable of marketing products, financing equipment and supplies, and managing the farm budget. Farmers need to be adaptable to changing weather and market conditions. They also must be life-long learners to keep up with advances in technology.
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Degree
Certificate (Certificate Program)
Total Credit Hours: 27
Program Requirements
Select a course number below to see a course description.
Required Program Courses
| Course | Name | Credit Hours |
| MATHEMATICS, COMMUNICATION, OR ENGLISH ELECTIVE * | 3 | |
| AGRI 112 | BASIC SOILS | 4 |
| AGRI 113 | PRINCIPLES OF SOIL FERTILITY | 3 |
| AGRI 201 | CROP PRODUCTION | 4 |
| AGRI 203 | INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT | 4 |
Elective Courses
| Course | Name | Credit Hours |
| APPROVED ELECTIVES ** | 9 |
* AGBUS 118 or MATH 110 or higher; COMM 110, ENGL 110 or 116.
** Approved electives: AGBUS 110 or 111; AGBUS 112, 115, 211, 212; AGRI 110, 111, 114, 118 121, 221; AGMEC 117.
Students enrolled in this program must meet with their assigned agriculture advisor to plan a specific course schedule that meets Illinois Central College and personal requirements.
Recommended Course Sequence
| Semester | Courses |
| Fall Semester 1 | AGRI 112; Mathematics, Communication, or English Elective; Approved Elective |
| Spring Semester 1 | AGRI 113; Approved Elective |
| Summer Semester | AGRI 201; AGRI 203 |
Program Contact Information
Agricultural and Industrial Technologies Department
AIT Building
Room 118
(309) 694-5171
Illinois Career Cluster
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resource
Career Pathway:
Plant Systems
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Career Pathway
Pathway programs at ICC have a map that shows the courses/degree requirements that will lead students to their desired education and employment goals.
Career Cluster:
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources If you are a high school junior or senior, you can get a head start on your future by taking college-level courses now! Visit our Dual Credit webpage for a listing of area high schools with courses available Composition I (ENGL 110) | Humanities | Introduction to Communication (COMM 110) | Social Science High School Diploma or GED Getting Started: Apply to ICC | Paying for College | Career Information:
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
| Student Information Agricultural Business Management - Precision Agriculture
(27 credit hours) None Farmers, Ranchers, Agricultural Managers
$15-20/hr Agricultural Production(27 credit hours) None Farmers, Ranchers, Agricultural Managers$15-20/hr Agricultural Science and Technology(60-65 credit hours) None Farmers, Ranchers, Agricultural Managers$15-20/hr There are no current articulation agreements to Bachelor degree programs at this time. Program transfer guides layout course work to be taken at ICC and the transfer institution to complete specific programs of study or majors. There are no current articulation agreements to Bachelor degree programs at this time. ISU, WIU and SIU are common transfer institutions for program graduates. General transfer agreements formalize the transfer process from ICC to other colleges and universities. For additional transfer information:
Pathway:
Plant Systems
ICC Pathway: Agriculture
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