Agriculture

An Applied Science Degree in Agriculture gives you the skills and knowledge to go directly to work after graduation whether you want to start your own business, go back to your home operation, or work in another field within the ag industry. Sheridan College puts a high priority on course work and internships that provide hands-on experience, so you are ready to puts those skills to use immediately. Our faculty have years of experience in their fields and are passionate about connecting students with local businesses and internships.

Earning an Associates of Applied Science Degree in Agriculture will prepare you to start your career in agriculture. As a student, you will take foundational classes across all agriculture disciplines then tailor your course of study to your interests and career goals.

This agriculture degree options allow students join the workforce following graduation or transfer to four-year universities to pursue a higher degree.

Why Sheridan College’s Agricultural Degree?

• Learn through hands-on experiences and small class sizes from highly respected faculty.
• Sheridan is the only community college to have a commodities trading classroom.
• Sheridan College partners with regional colleges and universities, including the University of Wyoming, to help students transfer to pursue bachelor’s degrees.

World-Class Facilities

As an agriculture student, you will learn in one of the leading agriculture education facilities in the region, the Mars Agricultural Center at Sheridan College.

The Mars Ag Center allows for a better ag learning experience with features such as an animal science lab, a soils and agroecology lab, an herbarium, a teaching greenhouse, a computerized commodities trading floor classroom, and other high-tech classrooms.

Industry Outlook

New technology, climate change, globalization, and food sustainability present agriculture graduates many job opportunities. Sheridan College agriculture graduates are working across the country in a variety of business ventures both the private and public sectors. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts job growth in the fields of livestock management, marketing and sales, agriculture education, and more.

Faculty and Community

At Sheridan College, we have a rich tradition in agriculture. Our institution began as an agriculture-focused community college in the late 1940s. Today, more than half a century later, our commitment to agriculture education is as strong as ever. We value agriculture education here and invest in our programs to help prepare you to succeed in today’s economy.

Our faculty are enthusiastic, well-liked, and approachable. They will make sure you learn the foundational skills to pursue higher education or find a job following graduation. Sheridan College’s strong relationships with local and national industries in rangeland management, wildlife management, and agriculture present students with unique opportunities to expand their college experiences.