Livestock Management and Merchandising
Grow your confidence in the livestock industry at Butler Community College with a livestock management degree. Here, you’re surrounded by top livestock judging coaches and multi-year livestock judging champions. Our program features innovative facilities and curriculum, so you receive quality and hands-on experience.
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Earn Your Livestock Management and Merchandising Degree in an Affordable and Community Environment
If you choose to pursue the animal husbandry degree, you gain understanding in cattle management, feeding and processing systems, the design and operation of housing, logistics and livestock marketing management. Our graduates leave with confidence in their education and transfer to some of the country's top four-year university programs.
The nine-month certification program prepares you for successful farm and ranch management and provides instruction in agricultural production principles and farm and ranch operations. The two-year associate degree program offers students the opportunity to transfer to a four-year school and major in business or agriculture.
What You Can Do with a Livestock Management and Merchandising Degree
No matter what your dream job is, our instructors give you the building blocks to earn your bachelor’s degree at a four-year university or start your agricultural career right away in positions like:
- Herd manager
- Animal breeder
- Livestock sales representative
Classes You'll Take
These are some examples of courses in our Livestock Management and Merchandising program.
- Principles of Animal Science
- Agricultural Economics
- Crop Science
- Range Management
Livestock Management and Merchandising (Associate of Applied Science)
Livestock Management and Merchandising (Certificate)
Certificate Information
Learn about animal science, agribusiness, crop science and more in our 31-36 credit hour certificate program. Put yourself in the best position to operate a family farm/ranch or transfer to a university.
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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