Aug 20, 2025  
College Catalog 2025-26 
    
College Catalog 2025-26

Agriculture Business, A.S.


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Total degree hours: 60 

The process of how food gets from the field to our tables begins on the farm; however, there’s an entire financial ecosystem that exists in between those two points. There are also numerous career opportunities for individuals with an interest in business and agriculture-related fields, beyond the traditional roles of farmer and rancher. Supply chain analysts, agricultural statisticians, farm machinery sales representatives, and commodity brokers are just a few of the professionals who work at the intersection of agriculture and commerce. They support an industry that helps feed and clothe people all over the world.

In an associate program in Agricultural Business, you will study agriculture finance, learn about the many factors that affect the buying and selling of food, and examine business management aspects of food production. This degree is transferable to universities offering a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Business.

Statewide Transfer Articulation Agreement-Agriculture Business

Program Outcomes: Students majoring in Agriculture Business will gain the following knowledge and skills upon completion of their degree:

  1. Agricultural Sciences
  2. Business Management
  3. Economic Theory
  4. Critical Thinking
  5. Problem-solving skills
  6. Communication

Transfer degrees at LCC also prepare you to succeed in your next steps.  We will build your transfer plan starting in your very first semester at LCC, continuing throughout each semester as you progress toward completion.  You will develop the academic and personal skills to prepare you for successful transfer to the four-year college or university that is the best fit for your academic and career goals. 

We treat each student individually with one-on-one continuous advising support.  You’ll build your transfer plans with experienced faculty advisors with expertise in your target transfer area.

Program Outcomes: At LCC, your Transfer Degree will give you more than credits!

Academic Outcomes

Personal Development

Transfer-Ready

Each course in your transfer degree will deliver unique content and skills that also develop your:

 

Active Thinking

  • Reasoning
  • Creativity
  • Analysis
  • Problem Solving
  • Responsible consumption of information

Communication

  • Written
  • Oral
  • Interpersonal

Discover more about yourself through experiences outside the classroom: making new friends, joining student life organizations & events,

 

Social Connectedness & Engaged Citizenship

  • Involvement in Campus Life
  • Serving & Supporting Others
  • Leadership
  • Global Awareness

Working with dedicated faculty advisors, LCC helps each transfer student find the best opportunities for transferring your Associate Degree to the four-year college or university you choose, and grow in

Professionalism

  • Reliability & Conscientiousness
  • Focus & Follow Through
  • Goal Setting
  • Civility & Respect
  • Ethical Behavior
  • Digital Literacy

 

General Education Requirements: (35 credits)


A grade of “C” or higher is required to successfully complete all Guaranteed Transfer (GT) courses. 

Written Communication: (6 credits)


Mathematics: (4 Credits)


 

Social & Behavioral Sciences: (6 Credits)


 

Other gtPathways (GT) courses are available through coloradoonline


Required Courses: (25 Credits)


Please note:  If these courses are not required for the major at a receiving 4-year institution, they will be applied to the Bachelor’s degree as elective credit toward graduation.  Please check with the receiving institution to determine in which way these courses will be applied. 

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