Farm Business & Production Management - Technical Diploma

// Programs & Courses // Programs // Farm Business & Production Management

Share this program with a friend

Farm Business & Production Management Overview

CVTC offers a great program for anyone wishing to further their education in production agriculture on a part-time basis. The Farm Business & Production Management (FBPM) program provides students with the skills necessary to manage the resources used in the successful operation of a farm business. FBPM covers six years of part-time instruction and Cash Grain Production classes, which are a series of classes offered in a three-year rotation. Classes include group sessions and on-the-farm individual consultation.

Benefits of enrolling in this program include:

Staying current with changing farm technology
Networking with other producers and industry professionals
On-farm consultations focusing on producers’ individual needs (business planning, forage analysis, soil sampling and interpretation, nutrient management planning, financial analysis, and animal husbandry, etc.)
Farm and industry tours
District-wide seminars and trainings with industry professionals

The farm management courses include these as well as the three listed below:

Farm Business Analysis & Marketing Strategies
Land Use Management
Farm Business Planning & Risk Management

Cash Grain Production courses include:

Advanced Cultural Practices in Agronomy
Facilities & Equipment Management
Marketing & Financial Management

Career Opportunities

Dairy Farmer

Farmer

Farm Help

Herdsman

Owner

Just the Facts

Farm Business & Production Management
24 Credit Technical Diploma

Length of Program //
Six Years

Delivery Method //

Program Location //
Various Locations

Start Months //
Fall

Non-Traditional Occupation

Estimated Program Cost

Total Tuition, Fees & Books: $3,783

This program is designed to be completed on a part-time basis; your costs will vary depending on the courses you take.

View Admission Details

Earn credit for prior learning! Do you have previous educational or work experience in the field? You could be eligible to receive credit for prior learning. Explore your options today!

Program Courses

These are a few of the courses you can take in the Farm Business & Production Management program.

Precision Agronomics & Energy Management
Learn crop management, including planning, planting, care, harvesting, storage, and marketing.

Livestock Nutrition & Reproduction
Apply livestock nutrition principles and complete a farm business analysis.

Livestock Facility, Health & Biosecurity
Explore and learn dairy production including housing young stock, breeding and sire selection, herd health, quality milk production, and marketing.

View Full Program Course List

Apply Today Schedule a Program Tour Request Info Transfer in Credits

Farm Business & Production Management Outcomes

CVTC graduates are ready for the workforce. Each year, we send our graduates the Graduate Follow-Up Survey asking where they are working, whether it is in their degree field, and several other questions related to employment. Below are the program outcomes and job data.

// Program Outcomes

$28K^*
Yearly Salary

Farm Business & Production Management professionals make an average starting salary of $28,358.

775
Regional Jobs

There are 775 job openings in the CVTC district for the Farm Business & Production Management industry.

Transfer
Credits to Other Institutions

Transfer your CVTC credits to another institution to continue your education. Explore transfer agreements.

* This wage is not specific to CVTC graduates. Wage estimates are based on entry-level positions and are gathered from Lightcast which is an economic modeling software that blends historical and projected industry and occupation trends within CVTC's 11-county district. Wage estimates are based on Occupational Employment Statistics and the American Community Survey.

Get Started Today!

Are you looking to enroll in the Farm Business & Production Management program? This comprehensive program covers everything from marketing strategies to equipment management. Complete this short form and a program representative will contact you shortly.

Request More Information

First Name:*

Last Name:*

Email:*

Phone:*

Zip Code:*

Comment/Question:

We will never share or sell your information outside of CVTC. We may, on occasion, contact you regarding relevant services, events, and materials. You may opt out at any time. View our privacy policy to understand how we collect and use your information.

Related Programs & Certificates

Whether you're looking to continue your learning to another program or to gain continuing education credit, CVTC offers a variety of learning opportunities for students.