Agribusiness
Combine your love of farming and ranching with the art of business and sales in our Agribusiness degree program. Learn grazing management, agricultural supply logistics and animal procurement within our innovative facility.
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Agriculture Passion Meets Business
Pursuing a career in agriculture requires the independent spirit of an entrepreneur, the decision-making of a leader and a dedication to community. You practice each in our program.
We have full-use, modern ag facilities, located along the southern edge of our El Dorado campus. The complex houses pasture, corrals, cattle chutes and room for indoor animal management. We also have learning labs and an indoor arena.
You gain practical experience in livestock production, sales and crop yielding. Study marketing and the economics of food, textile and supply industries. You engage with the latest technologies impacting food systems and the risks in commodities trading. We design our program to fully prepare you for all aspects of agricultural business.
University Transfer and Future Career Options
Our program is designed to introduce you to the fundamentals of an Agribusiness career. Once you earn your associate degree, you have transfer options to build on your Butler experience.
Your Agribusiness education can lead you to a future in careers like:
- Business management
- Horticulture
- Agricultural law
Classes You'll Take
These are some examples of courses in our Agribusiness program.
- Engaging in Business and Industry
- Principles of Animal Science
- Agricultural Economics
Agribusiness (Associate of Science)
Get Involved & Experience the Future of Ag
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.
Coming Soon: Permanent Greenhouse
We are replacing our high tunnel to provide students innovative hands-on training. In a controlled environment, students practice plant and crop development from start to harvest, no matter what the weather is like. Take your classroom rigor and apply it to real crop yielding.
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