Agricultural Production Work Training

Detailed profiles of schools for Agricultural Production Work from the EdRef college search portal.

Programs in Agricultural Production Work usually involve a blend of practical training in the agricultural sciences and classroom time covering business and management skills essential to the successful operation of production-based agricultural businesses. Most programs are designed to allow flexibility, with graduates prepared to work either on a small transitional farms or in the corporate agribusiness world. Because the agricultural industry is changing so rapidly, programs emphasize advances in technology and other technical subjects along with entrepreneurial skills.

Agricultural Production Work programs give students the knowledge they need to successfully manage and operate the resources of a farm or ranch. They learn about equipment and labor, as well as the costs and benefits of natural resources. They learn about the various phases of production and how to maximize productivity. Programs typically include courses in soil science; farm equipment; labor; mathematics; marketing; management; economics; and computers.