College Diploma - Agricultural Management - Production

For students who are looking for a career that will help feed, clothe, house or even fuel the world they have found the right place. Olds College’s Agricultural Management diploma program gives them a comprehensive education in all aspects of the agriculture industry through a mix of classroom time and hands-on experience on the Olds College farm.

Students will develop a foundation of business skills, including communication, accounting and marketing strategies and be exposed to the advancement of agricultural technology, from accounting software to farm machinery. They will gain an environmental understanding in the production of food, feed, fuel and fiber, livestock physiology and health, and the global issues that are currently impacting the industry. Learning from industry professionals, students will have a great understanding of farm and pest management, crop production, soil and nutrition, and Precision Crop Systems after completing this program.

The Agricultural Production major is designed for students who plan to work in a production enterprise, its service providers or in the new regulatory environments as auditors and inspectors. They will develop an understanding of how consumer preferences and markets influence agricultural production. Students will learn about agricultural environment management and sustainability, including the study of plant systems, their dependent ecosystems, and the mechanics of soil and water management.