Production Agriculture Course Catalog
Use this course outline to follow your Production Agriculture training from crop and soil science to advanced farm management. See how each semester prepares you for a career in modern agriculture.
Attending college is more than just collecting credits — there's a carefully designed path that builds your knowledge, skills, and expertise step by step. On this page, you'll find a complete, semester-by-semester breakdown of all the courses required to graduate.
Production Agriculture (2026-2027)
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree
18 Months (4 Semesters)Credits Required for Graduation: 72
First Year – Fall Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGR 127 | Ag Accounting | 45 | 3 |
| AGR 128 | Soils and Fertilizers | 56 | 2 |
| AGR 129 | Intro to Agronomy | 56 | 2 |
| AGR 233 | Commodity Marketing I | 45 | 3 |
| CSC 102 | Windows Applications for Technicians | 45 | 3 |
| ● Selected Communications Course (choose one) CMST 101 - Foundations of Communication* (CSS 100 – Career Search Strategies .5 credit) COMM 101 - Communications and Career Strategies ENGL 101 - Composition * (CSS 100 – Career Search Strategies .5 credit) | 45 | 3 | |
| (choose one) AGR 110 AGR 121 | Animal Science and Husbandry Intro to Precision Ag | 56 | 2 |
| Total | 348 | 18 | |
Optional Courses Available
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CDL 100 | Written Preparation | 15 | 1 |
| CDL 102 | Behind the Wheel Training | 84 | 3 |
First Year – Spring Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AG 124 | Ag Chemicals | 56 | 2 |
| AG 135 | Farm Equipment Maintenance | 56 | 2 |
| AG 214 | Ag Chemical Equipment | 56 | 2 |
| AGR 105 | Ag Safety | 28 | 1 |
| AGR 156 | Farm Financial Management I | 45 | 3 |
| AGR 169 | Production Supervised Occupational Experience I | 300 | 5 |
| ● Selected Mathematics Course (choose one) | 45 | 3 | |
| Total | 586 | 18 | |
Second Year – Fall Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AG 205 | Crop Harvest and Production | 56 | 2 |
| AGR 217 | Electronic Components and Troubleshooting | 56 | 2 |
| AGR 232 | Farm Financial Management II | 45 | 3 |
| ● Selected Behavioral Science Course (choose one) | 45 | 3 | |
| ● Selected Social Science Course (choose one) ECON 105 - Leadership in the Global Workplace ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics* ECON 202 - Principles of Macroeconomics * SOC 100 - Introduction to Sociology * | 45 | 3 | |
| (choose two) AGR 120 AGR 215 AGR 272 AGR 279 | Seed and Grain Technology Advanced Fertilizers and Manure Management Feedlot Management Precision Ag Data Management | 101 | 5 |
| Total | 348 | 18 | |
Second Year – Spring Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AG 213 | Integrated Pest and Disease Management | 45 | 3 |
| AG 226 | Commodity Marketing II | 45 | 3 |
| AGR 237 | Business Law and Compliance | 45 | 3 |
| AGR 249 | Production Supervised Occupational Experience II | 300 | 5 |
| AGR 266 | Farm Construction and Repair | 56 | 2 |
| (choose one) AG 210 AG 212 AGR 261 | Livestock Pharmaceuticals Precision Mapping and VRT Livestock Marketing and Evaluation | 56 | 2 |
| Total | 547 | 18 |
Optional Courses Available
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGR 180 | Artificial Insemination (AI) Certification | 28 | 1 |
All optional courses not listed on your current program semester outline must be approved by your adviser and appropriately identified on the current semester outline of any Agriculture programs.
● Students will select a course in each of the areas listed to meet general education requirements. Courses marked with an asterisk (*) can be transferred directly to the university system. Students should speak with an advisor before doing so.
Students who select to take transferable communications course CMST 101 or ENGL 101, must also register for CSS 100 – Career Search Strategies for .5 credit. This curriculum is required for all Lake Area Tech graduates and is included in the COMM 101 course but is separate from the university system.