Contact Information
Dr. Anissa Hoffman, associate professor
Anissa.Hoffman@ndscs.edu
701-671-2252
Tech Center 46
Delivery Methods
Face-to-Face· Wahpeton
The Agronomy curriculum is designed to provide instruction in crop production, soils, agriculture sales, field crop scouting, and business management. Cutting edge agricultural technology is infused into this curriculum wherever possible.
Students will have the opportunity to apply concepts learned through hands-on activities at the NDSCS Kosel Family Agriculture Land Lab and other classroom arid laboratory activities. The Land Lab is a 90-acre demonstration farm operated by the Agriculture Department. students, and industry partners.
Spring semester concludes mid-April each year to allow students to begin their internship experience. Students enrolled in this option will complete a 400-hour paid internship al a career related training facility during the summer between their first and second year of instruction.
Students graduating in Agronomy are prepared to find employment in seed sales, fertilizer sales, plant protection, crop consulting or other agronomic careers. The regional employment outlook continues to be very positive for graduates.
Our philosophy statement is: 'The Agriculture Department provides education for the present and future by incorporating leadership and career development, best management practices in crop and livestock production. technology, natural resources. problem solving, internships. and communication through a diverse program.
NOTE: This program requires either an HP EliteBook or ZBOOK laptop or equivalent. Please refer to the NDSCS website for specifications. For further information, contact Craig Zimprich, department chair, at 701-671-2249.
Admission Requirements*
The applicants must be high school graduates or equivalent Helpful courses to prepare for this program are mathematics, physical science. biology, agricultural education. computer science, and English. Courses that develop communication skills are important.
Please Note: Students are placed into English, math and reading courses based on ACT, ACCUPLACER or other nationally recognized tests Please see WWW. NDSCS.edu/current-students/student-success/test-center for the NDSCS Course Placement Policy and testing information. Students may be on an extended plan of study pending their course placement.
*Program Admission Requirements are subject to revision. Please check the department or program website under Program Admission Requirements for current information
Award
Upon successful completion of the required courses, students will be awarded an Associate in Applied Science degree in Precision Agronomy.