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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
Gainful Employment Disclosure
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