Agriculture Technology

Do you dream of managing an agricultural business and want to use leading-edge technology to make the business more productive? Then, consider the AGTECH Program at TSTC West Texas, where you will learn how to use technology in agriculture production and a systems approach to solve the real-life problems you'll encounter in agri-business.

In the AGTEC Program you'll learn that problem solving relies on a basic strategy that includes problem identification, collection of information, and evaluating solutions to achieve a goal. Your instructors will help you tackle these concepts using computer software, information technology, and critical thinking skills. Majoring in AGTECH will provide you with real-world instruction using resources that afford the greatest balance between leading-edge technology and its full productive use.

Throughout your courses, you'll learn to organize and manage environmentally sound, technology-based agri-businesses. You'll learn the skills and techniques required to plan and direct industry or business projects in agriculture using technology to produce optimal results.

Your career opportunities are state, national, and international in scope. You may choose from career activities such as these:

  • managing farm, ranch and agribusiness
  • instituting sustainable agriculture practices
  • promoting wildlife management
  • marketing and selling agriculture products
  • assisting with manufacturing and processing operations
  • offering advice and troubleshooting help on technical equipment or projects
  • managing and using all resources involved in an integrated process
  • applying technical training in selling and demonstrating products
  • teaching people about product use and value

Some of the courses you will take include:

  • Livestock Business Management
  • Wildlife Outdoor Recreation and Management
  • Livestock and Meat Marketing
  • Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
  • Range and Habitat Management
  • Agricultural Records Management
  • Holistic/Integrated Resource Management
  • Beef Cattle Production

Check out the TSTC West Texas AGTECH Program. We're here to help you reach your career goals.

Agriculture Technology Location In-state
Tuition		 Out-of-state
Tuition		 Time to
Complete
Agricultural Technology A.A.S.  SWTR $5,955.00 $14,262.00 20 Mo.
Agricultural Technology Certificate  SWTR $3,875.00 $9,140.00 12 Mo.
Agriculture Technology (High School Dual Credit Only) M.S.A.  SWTR $900.00 $2,070.00 4 Mo.
Agriculture Technology M.S.A.  SWTR $900.00 $2,070.00 4 Mo.