Agriculture is the cultivation of land and breeding of animals and plants to provide food, fiber, medicinal plants and other products to sustain and enhance life. Individuals seeking an agricultural degree or certificate can to tailor their education toward a specific area of interest within agricultural studies. The major areas of concentration are: Animal Production, Agronomy, Agribusiness, Large Animal Science, Precision Agriculture, and Agricultural Equipment Operator.
Agricultural is paramount to sustaining life on earth. The number one career field in the Miami Valley region looking to employee individuals is agriculture. The average American farmer is in their 50’s, and the demand for younger farmers and sustainable agriculture is growing every year.
Sinclair is offering agricultural technology courses to meet the increasing demands of agriculture and fresh produce. Our programs teaches students the necessary skills they need to succeed in the industry. Programs include courses from technical and specific areas as well as the general education base related to agriculture to fulfill the educational need for agricultural experts within the Miami Valley.
For more information about the Agriculture programs, contact Dawn Allen, at 937-512-5192 or dawn.allen2588@sinclair.edu.
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The Agricultural Sciences Program offers competency in specialized skill areas such as Unmanned Aerial System Precision Agriculture, Alternate and Renewable Energy Sources, and Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response. Graduates of an Agricultural Sciences Program will contribute to filling the current and growing need within the state of Ohio for educated Agricultural personnel.
External certificates that will be offered to students within the curriculum include; OSHA Basic Safety in the Workplace, OSHA, Agricultural Safety, HAZWOPER, Pork Quality Assurance, Beef Quality Assurance, ServSafe, +/- Bovine Artificial Insemination
View Full Program DetailsThe certificate will prepare students for employment in various areas of agriculture. Completers of this certificate will gain additional expertise in areas including agronomy, large animal science, agricultural economics, retail and customer service.
View Full Program DetailsThe agribusiness short-term certificate will introduce students to the agriculture industry and prepare them for entry into the agriculture workforce. Graduates of this certificate will be skilled in the foundations of business, agriculture, agricultural economics and agronomy.
View Full Program DetailsThis program is designed to introduce the student to working within the agricultural field and will provide a baseline of business, communication, and animal handling knowledge.
View Full Program DetailsThe below programs are offered at Sinclair from other academic departments, which are related to agricultural careers:
Agriculture related jobs are projected to have a 37% increase over the next 10 years.
Download printable and accessible PDF of Agricultural Career Paths