Why Enter the Agriculture Production and Management Program at JJC?
The Agriculture Production and Management Program prepares students for careers in production agriculture. Most graduates are employed full-time in positions such as production managers, herdsmen or other positions dealing directly with the production and management of grain and/or livestock. Placement of graduates has been consistently near 100%.
Internships
The Supervised Occupational Experience Program is an integral part of this program and provides students with the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience while earning JJC credits as well as being paid a regular salary/wage. Placement is coordinated by JJC Agriculture Staff and each student is visited on-site during the internship period. JJC Agriculture Production and Management students are placed throughout the United States.
Employment
Graduates from the Agriculture Production & Management Program typically each have 3-4 full-time positions to choose from upon graduation. Often they will remain with their final placement employer for a permanent full-time position. Starting salaries range from $19,000 - $26,000.
Specialized Classes
Nearly 40 specialized classes in Agriculture are available to our students so you may customize your education to your specific area of interest whether that be Agronomy, Animal Science, Agriculture Mechanization or Agriculture Management. In addition, many of our classes include weekly hands-on laboratory experience to enhance practical learning.
Specialized Faculty
Your instructors are highly qualified professionals dedicated to providing you with up-to-date quality education which will prepare you for a successful career. Average class size is only 20 students so if you need assistance, it is readily available.
Excellent Facilities
JJC's Agriculture Programs are housed in a separate building on the Main Campus and are recognized as being among the finest in the Midwest. In addition, the 140 acre J. F. Richards Land Laboratory with numerous agronomy research and demonstration plots provides students with another opportunity to enhance their education.
Extra-Curricular Activities
JJC Agriculture Students may participate in a wide variety of extra-curricular activities including more than 60 on-campus students organizations including the Student Agriculture Association and the Livestock Judging Team. JJC also has many intercollegiate athletic teams including including football, basketball, baseball, volleyball and tennis.