Agriculture
Our agriculture program has a long history at Butler. We cover agricultural industry areas like animal science, agribusiness, farm and ranch management, crops and soils, pre-veterinary medicine and livestock production management. Our graduates leave with confidence in their education and transfer to some of the country's top four-year agriculture programs.
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Unique course offerings like food science help you explore different facets of Ag. Exposure to and hands-on experience with the high tunnel and hydroponics practices complement your crop knowledge. Our Ag facilities are along the southern edge of our El Dorado campus. The complex comprises of pasture, corrals, cattle chutes, and room for indoor animal management, along with learning labs and indoor arena.
What You Can Do with an Agriculture Degree
Transfer to a university or begin your career in positions like
- livestock manager
- soil farmer
- agricultural marketing
Quote from Lizzie Schafer
The agriculture program at Butler Community College is second to none. The instructors truly care about your goals and aspirations and strive to make you a better person. The experiences the judging team has offered me are incredible. I have traveled to multiple different states and improved my livestock knowledge immensely. Taylor Frank is dedicated to developing the next generation of Ag leaders.
Classes You'll Take
These are some examples of courses in our Agriculture program.
- Livestock Selection
- Livestock Judging
- Agricultural Economics
- Crop Science
- Intro to Agricultural Technology
Agriculture (Associate of Science)
See the Future of Ag Up Close & Get Involved
Livestock Judging Champions
With more than 60 champion or reserve-champion finishes at national competitions, our Livestock Judging Team is the result of a dedication to hard work and a commitment to excellence.
Ag Ambassadors
From industry professional presentations to participation in local agricultural events, being an Ag Ambassador provides you with an opportunity to expand your knowledge of modern agriculture.
Young Farmers & Ranchers
As a part of the Kansas Farm Bureau, our Young Farmers & Ranchers chapter lets you get involved in a rich tradition of farming and agriculture.
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