Crop Production
Pathway Certificate
9 Credits | Less than 1 Year
Ashland*, New Richmond*, Rice Lake*, Superior*
Outreach Center: Balsam Lake*
*Combination of Hybrid and On Site instruction
Career Cluster: Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
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To be a successful farmer, you must consistently produce enough quality crops to meet the demands of your consumers. The Crop Production pathway certificate will equip you with the skills to do just that. This certificate will provide you with an understanding of soil health and fertility, inspecting and assessing your crops for diseases and pests and successful marketing your crops. Not only will you learn about crop scouting and nutrient management in a classroom setting, but you will also apply that knowledge in the lab by physically crop-scouting fields and putting together nutrient management plans.
Program Overview
The Crop Production pathway certificate will teach you the fundamentals of soil science and basic agronomy skills. Couple those skills with farm records and financials, and you will be prepared to rejoin your family's crop operation or manage your own farm after successful completion of this certificate.
Program Outcomes
The Crop Production Certificate will prepare students to:
- Utilize agronomic resources for optimal farm production
Technical Standards
In this program, students should be able to meet specific technical standards, which are the essential skills and abilities needed to be successful in a program, with or without reasonable accommodation. It is important to review and understand these standards before applying to the program.
This certificate is ideal for both lifelong learners and beginners to the farming industry.
A sharing environment.
Practical, on-farm application.
Flexible scheduling.
Academics
Crop Production courses are offered in a hybrid setting. This allows you to enjoy the freedom of taking classes through the internet live from anywhere.
- Connect with your instructor and classmates during live classes via the web.
- Evening course will be available for individuals needing to complete continuing education requirements for FSA loans.
- Labs will be on Fridays. These hands-on learning experiences will be held on-campus or at farm sites throughout the year.
Career Pathways
This pathway certificate ladders into the Farm Operation technical diploma.
Practical & Applicable Lessons
The lessons of this program are designed to be applied directly to the production agricultural operation. The intent of each lesson is to improve quality of life, strengthen farm profitability or streamline management.
Experienced Instructor
The instructor has a background in production agriculture and has experiential knowledge to sort through university and industry recommendations with competency and awareness of day-to-day farm activities.
Required Courses
Crop Production specifically covers: Soil Management, Crop Management, and Farm Records and Analysis.
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Crop Production is Part of a Career Pathway
As a Crop Production student at Northwood Tech, you can earn credentials each step of the way!
You could take this first and get a credential.
Advance your skills to earn a one-year technical diploma.
Continue your education to earn a bachelor degree.
Admissions and Tuition
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Tuition and Fees
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Cost of Attendance
The Cost of Attendance (COA) is an estimate of the costs that you may incur while attending Northwood Technical College.
Estimated Total Program Tuition 2024-25*
Crop Production
9 Credits | Less than 1 Year
$1,607
*Tuition is an estimate and does not include any miscellaneous fees for various courses, tools, books, supplies or uniforms. Program book costs are in addition to tuition and fees and vary depending on course selection and where the books are purchased or rented.
After the Northwood Tech Crop Production Program
Upon completion of the program, you will earn a Crop Production pathway certificate. Continue your education at Northwood Tech in the Farm Operation technical diploma program.
Transfer Center
Transfer your Northwood Tech credits to a four-year college to earn your bachelor's degree and beyond.
Career Outlooks
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