Agricultural Business Program
Education is becoming more and more important in today's agricultural industry. Farmers and ranchers need to be experts on plants and animals as well as computer literate, mechanically inclined and well-versed in business.
What will I learn?
Students in LCCC's Agricultural Business Program learn about animal care, sustainable practices, accounting and business management. The program allows students to study in LCCC’s state-of-the-art facilities and get hands on experience with livestock.
This program also includes general education courses necessary for continuing on at a four-year institution.
What degree will I earn?
Associate of Science
An Agricultural Business degree is a versatile degree allowing a student to enter any sector of the food and fiber industry. The degree is taught in an applied sense allowing students to take concepts learned and apply them. Students will learn about resource and financial management as well as communication and livestock management.
Available at the Cheyenne main campus.
What can I do with this degree?
The Associate of Science, Agricultural Business is designed to allow students to pursue a bachelor's degree in Agricultural Business at a four-year institution.
Graduates may find jobs as:
Visit Career Coach for additional information about Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers.
Visit Career Coach for additional information about Farm and Home Management Educators.
Visit Career Coach for additional information about Insurance Sales Agents.
Visit LCCC's Career Resources to find tools for selecting the right program for you and marketing yourself to future employers.
Agriculture Activities
Students have to opportunity to participate in clubs like the livestock show team, livestock judging team, ranch horse team, block and bridle club, intercollegiate horse show association team and rodeo team in addition to industry field trips and internships.
How much will it cost?
For general college expenses, students should view LCCC’s cost of attendance. Students in this program do not typically incur additional expenses.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Agricultural Business Program:
Do I need a farming or ranching background to study Agricultural Business?
A farming or ranching background is not a requirement for the LCCC Ag Business program. Students learn foundational concepts in agriculture, livestock management, accounting and business. Anyone with an interest in the business side of agriculture should consider the program.
How is Agricultural Business different from a general business degree?
Agricultural Business applies business principles specifically to agriculture and the food and fiber industry. In addition to accounting, financial management and communication, students study topics such as animal care, livestock management, sustainable practices and agricultural resource management.
How long will it take to earn this degree?
This associates degree typically takes a full-time student two years (five semesters)
to complete. It includes a summer internship.
LCCC’s Associate of Science in Agricultural Business is designed for students who
plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree at a four-year institution following completion.