Riverland Community College

Excel in Agricultural Sales and Management with Riverland's Certificate Program

Are you passionate about agriculture and eager to embark on a rewarding career in sales, service industries, or business management? Riverland Community College offers a comprehensive certificate program designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the dynamic field of agricultural sales and management.

Program Overview:

Our certificate program provides a comprehensive curriculum that covers key areas essential for success in agricultural sales and business management. You'll study a range of subjects, including sales, advertising, merchandising, economics, farm management, marketing, agronomy, soil sciences, and animal science.

What You'll Study:

• Introduction to Agribusiness Management
• Introduction to Agronomy
• Introduction to Soil Science
• Principles of Animal Science I
• Introduction to International Business

Responsibilities Include:

Upon completing our program, you'll be equipped to oversee the business operations of a farm, providing leadership and organization during the production process. Your responsibilities may include:

• Contacting creditors
• Selecting seeds
• Buying/selling livestock
• Purchasing inputs
• Buying new farming equipment
• Selecting and supervising workers
• Planning a budget, organizing routine maintenance
• Keeping records and communicating with potential product buyers

You may specialize in crops, horticulture, or livestock, and may oversee multiple facilities.

Notable Employers:

• Ecolab
• Cargill
• General Mills
• CHS
• Land O’ Lakes
• Agricultural Cooperatives
• Equipment Dealers
• Schwan’s
• Grain Trading Companies

Program Scholarships:

Riverland Community College offers several scholarships to support students in pursuing their educational goals in agriculture and food science. Explore opportunities such as the Hormel Foundation Agriculture and Food Science Scholarship and the Freeborn-Mower Cooperative Services Workforce Development Scholarship - Albert Lea. Visit our Riverland Foundation Scholarships page for more information about scholarships and deadlines.

Ready to take the next step?

Fill out our contact form today to learn more about how Riverland's Agribusiness Program can set you on the path to success!

Last Updated: May 6, 2024