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Tera Howerton
Department Head, Assistant Professor of Agriculture
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Associate of Applied Science in Business - Agriculture Business

The Agriculture Business concentration emphasizes the development of agriculture business and production agriculture.

A.A.S. in Business - Agriculture Business Curriculum

Agricultural Business

For information about Agricultural Business, please see the following degree located in our Division of Technical Education

Associate of Science in Agriculture - Agricultural Business

Career Options

In the 21st century, the study of agriculture can lead to careers in the design and sale of farm equipment, in agriculture research, resource management, forestry, or in a business providing today's farmers with the essential supplies and services they need.

Nationwide, there are over 200 careers in agriculture with the annual demand for agriculture college graduates 5 to 12 percent greater than the number of qualified graduates available. Walters State agriculture business graduates are now employed in these fields:

  • Agricultural Business
  • Agricultural Education
  • Agricultural Finance
  • Animal Science
  • Farm Management
  • Feed Manufacturing and Sales
  • Food Technology
  • Forestry
  • Golf Course Management
  • Landscape Design
  • Soil Science
  • Wildlife Management