Clarkesville
Associate Degree
Diploma
Certificate
2-6 Semesters
Do you love the great outdoors? Are you looking for a career that takes you out of the office and into the field?
If you have a passion for being a part of producing the food, fiber, and fuel that makes the world a better place to live, then NGTC Agriculture is for you.
The Agriculture Program at NGTC offers a variety of outdoor and classroom experiences that will develop the skills potential employers are looking for. Our goal is to add value to you in the eyes of companies and individuals who are looking for the next generation of agriculturalists in the US and abroad. The NGTC campus has over 100 acres of open land and our program has dedicated production space, outdoor lab acreage, and facilities and equipment that rival and exceed what larger colleges have to offer. Careers take root with NGTC Agriculture. Find your passion and grow with us.
The Agribusiness diploma program is the study of the business and economics of agribusiness firms. Agribusiness possesses many unique challenges and opportunities including risks and uncertainties of agriculture production, reliance on natural resources, government involvement with food and agriculture, competitive nature of the agribusiness sector, innovative technology within commercial agriculture and food processing, and global impacts of food and agriculutre. The agribusiness curriculum allows individuals to gain an appreciation for management and technology concepts needed for the agricultural industry. This program develops knowledge and skills in management, production, and marketing as related to agribusiness mangaement.
Students completing the degree program may choose career opportunities in:
Agriculture is a broad career field and holds opportunities in many different areas.
14% of all jobs in Georgia are directly related to agriculture and agriculture-related businesses. Agriculture creates 8 billion dollars in revenue for the state of Georgia.
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