Agronomists today are involved with producing food, creating healthier food, managing environmental impact of agriculture, and extracting energy from plants.

As a student in the Agribusiness Science & Technology - Agronomy program, you'll learn about:

• biotechnology
• plant breeding
• soil science
• pest control
• precision farming
• sustainable agriculture

• Overview

• Is This Program for You?

  Students entering the Agribusiness, Science & Technology - Agronomy program should:

  • Have a strong attention to detail.
  • Enjoy working with people.
  • Be willing to try new and innovative ideas.
  • Have a good understanding of agriculture.
  • Enjoy science and mathematics.

  Related Degrees

  • Agribusiness Science & Technology – Agribusiness Management
  • Agribusiness Science & Technology - Agronomy
  • Agribusiness Science & Technology - Agronomy Technician
  • Agribusiness Science & Technology – Animal Science
  • Agribusiness Science & Technology - Applicator Technician
• Curriculum & Costs
• Cost of Attendance (COA) 24-25

  Cost of Attendance (COA) is a total of all the usual expenses of being a student. The COA sets the maximum amount of financial aid a student can receive.

  Category	Amount
  Tuition and Fees	$4,820
  Living Expenses (Housing and Food)	$9,148
  Books and Supplies	$1,466
  Personal Expenses	$3,608
  Transportation	$4,018
  Charger Tech 360 Fee	$600
  Loan Fees	$84
  Yearly Total (Living Away from Home)	$23,744
  1 Semester Total (Living Away from Home)	$11,872

  Based on Wisconsin Residents.

  Approximate school costs are for a full-time (12 credit) student over a semester span of 17 weeks.

  Fees are legislated by the Wisconsin Technical College System Board.

  These costs are estimates and are subject to change without notice.

• Requirements

• Admission and Program Requirements

  • Submit Application
  • To make sure your classes are the right fit, we consider any previous college credit you've earned, Accuplacer or ACT scores, high school GPA, or an assessment at your registration session. Submit High School Transcripts, College Transcripts, and Test Scores to: Southwest Tech, Attn: Admissions, 1800 Bronson Blvd, Fennimore, WI 53809
  • Admissions Preference Policy

    Priority for program acceptance will be given in this order until May 1, 2024:

    1. Southwest Wisconsin Technical College District Residents (permanent address is in one of Southwest Tech’s 30 school districts the College serves) Southwest Tech District Information
    2. Non-District State Residents
    3. Out-of-State Residents

  Helpful Academic Background

  • High school agriculture
  • Communication skills
  • Science
  • Math courses

  Program Fees

  • This program is eligible for Financial Aid.
  • Estimated cost for each semester can be found under the Curriculum tab. Please note that costs are approximate and are based on the current academic year.
  • Please discuss additional fee questions with the program advisor or instructor.

  Additional requirements

  Students must have eye wear protection (safety glasses with side shields or wrap around safety glasses over prescription glasses) and must meet OSHA Z87.1 or greater while they are conducting operations that are deemed hazardous in nature. These glasses can be purchased at the College Bookstore.

• Outcomes

• Program Outcomes

  At the completion of this program, students are expected to be able to:

  • Analyze opportunities in agribusiness
  • Apply relevant technologies
  • Demonstrate professionalism skills within the agriculture career areas
  • Apply agronomic principles and practices

  Related Degrees

  • Agribusiness Science & Technology – Agribusiness Management
  • Agribusiness Science & Technology - Agronomy
  • Agribusiness Science & Technology - Agronomy Technician
  • Agribusiness Science & Technology – Animal Science
  • Agribusiness Science & Technology - Applicator Technician
• Career Opportunities

• Graduates of this program will be qualified to perform custom application of chemicals, accurate scouting of field crops, and properly setup agricultural equipment in production agriculture. The demand in this field is expected to remain high for several years in such jobs as:

  • Custom Application Specialist
  • Crop Scouting Specialists
  • Soil Sampling Specialists

  Southwest Tech's Career Connections Center offers Services to assist students looking for job placement.

  Find a Job
• Transfers
• Prior Learning

• Credit for Prior Learning

  Experience Pays! You've Been There... You've Done That... Let's See If You Can Get Credit For It!

  Credit for prior learning gives you opportunities to earn credit for college-level knowledge that you have already acquired. This may be the result of work or volunteer experiences, certifications, apprenticeships, military training, extensive self-instruction, or professional development. Credit for Prior Learning affords you the opportunity to accelerate the completion of your educational goals.

  For more information on Credit for Prior Learning see our Credit for Prior Learning page.

  At any time, you may Request Credit for Prior Learning.

  Agribusiness Science & Technology - Agronomy Tech Courses that may have Credit for Prior Learning options:

  Course #	Course Title	Challenge Exam (Demonstration)	Challenge Exam (Standard)	CLEP	Credential	Portfolio
  10-006-113	Precision Ag Technologies
  10-006-116	Introduction to Soils
  10-006-124	Pesticide Applicator Training
  	Pesticide Applicator
  10-006-125	Crop Protection Products
  	CCA Certification
  10-006-126	Pest ID & Mgt/Crop Scouting
  	CCA Certification
  10-006-127	Soil Fertility and Fertilizers
  10-006-160	Plant Science
  10-006-197	Agribusiness Experiential Learning
  10-070-101	Field Application Equipment
  10-103-106	Beginning Microsoft Excel
  	Any Microsoft MOUS certification (even an old certification) will also be considered for CPL
  10-801-136	English Composition 1
  	CLEP Test - College Composition
  10-801-196	Oral/Interpersonal Communication
  10-804-123	Math with Business Applications