Program: Farm and Ranch Management - Animal Production Emphasis (Vocational Certificate C) - Cowley College

Apr 02, 2025

2020 - 2021 Cowley College Academic Catalog

FOCUS: GENERAL AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION, ANIMAL PRODUCTION OR CROP PRODUCTION

The Vocational Certificate C in Farm and Ranch Management provides the student the opportunity to select coursework in a particular area of interest in Agricultural production such as Animal or Crop production, or continue with a broader scope to further gain knowledge and skills in the various sectors of the agri-food industry, agribusiness or farm management industries.

Pathway Code: FRMC (Option 1 - Animal Production Emphasis)

Technical Requirements (23 hours)

The following courses are required for this program.

AGR1211 - Agriculture Orientation 1 hour(s)
AGR1230 - Agricultural Economics 3 hour(s)
AGR1266 - Crop and Plant Science 4 hour(s)
AGR1267 - Principles of Animal Science 3 hour(s)
AGR1268 - Animal Science & Industry 1 hour(s)
AGR1248 - Agricultural Work Experience I 1 hour(s)
AGR1256 - Record Management 3 hour(s)
AGR1257 - Agriculture Business Management 3 hour(s)
AGR1264 - Farm Management 3 hour(s)
AGR1277 - Agriculture Work Experience II 1 hour(s)

Technical Electives (28 hours)

Students should complete AGR1216 Animal Health and AGR1279 Pasture & Range Management and then select additional electives in their livestock interest area

AGR1216 - Animal Health 3 hour(s)
AGR1279 - Pasture and Range Management 4 hour(s)
Additional Course Options:
Select additional courses in area of interest.
AGR1220 - Beef Production 3 hour(s)
AGR1221 - Small Ruminant Production 3 hour(s)
AGR1222 - Companion Animal Production 3 hour(s)
AGR1223 - Animal Reproduction & Artificial Insemination 4 hour(s)
AGR1224 - The Meat We Eat 3 hour(s)
AGR1225 - Swine Production 3 hour(s)
AGR1250 - Animal Nutrition 3 hour(s)
AGR1251 - Livestock Judging I 1 hour(s)
AGR1252 - Livestock Judging II 1 hour(s)
AGR1253 - Animal Diseases & Prevention 3 hour(s)
AGR1255 - Fundamentals of Food Science 3 hour(s)
AGR1260 - Applied Entomology & Pest Management 3 hour(s)
AGR1270 - Equine Production I 3 hour(s)
AGR1271 - Equine Production II 3 hour(s)
AGR1273 - Equine Evaluation 3 hour(s)
AGR1274 - Art of Oral Reasons 1 hour(s)
AGR1275 - Animal & Meat Evaluation 3 hour(s)
AGR1276 - Livestock Rations 3 hour(s)

Farm and Ranch Management - Animal Production Emphasis (Vocational Certificate C)

Pathway Code: FRMC (Option 1 - Animal Production Emphasis)

Technical Requirements (23 hours)

Technical Electives (28 hours)

Total Hours (51)