Explore Agriculture Business

Do your interests connect when it comes to agriculture and business? Excellent! Mid’s Agriculture Business Pathways, including associate degrees and training credentials, allow you to explore this diverse field that can lead to on-the-farm, in-the-lab, and other related careers. Plus, you can prepare for an agricultural career directly after college or earn credits that transfer to a four-year agricultural school as you begin your journey toward a more advanced degree.

Job Outlook
  • $75k
    Median Salary for Michigan (Buyers & Purchasing Agents of Farm Products)
  • 1,680
    Annual Job Openings in Michigan
  • 3%
    Growth in Employment Opportunities

Agriculture Program Highlights

Starting at Mid and transferring to a four-year school can save you, on average, over $16,000 off the cost of your bachelor’s degree.*

You’re worried that Mid credits won’t transfer. We get it, this is a big concern. The good news? You don’t need to worry! By starting with your end goal in mind, we customize a transfer-focused pathway that works for you and your intended destination college or university.

Preparing for a career after you graduate? That’s great! Mid students often complete internships and earn industry-recognized certifications that prepare them for real-world work.

And along the way, you’ll receive personalized advice from your Mid Mentor and support from teams across the College who are committed to your success.

Mid’s Agriculture Business Associate Degree Pathway can be completed in just four semesters and includes an internship at a local business! You'll master the theories and skills related to marketing and sales within the agriculture industry, while building a broad base of knowledge and skills related to communication and career readiness.

You can complete the Agriculture Business Training Credential I and Training Credential II Pathways in two semesters each, gaining entry-level knowledge as you ladder your skills toward an associate degree.

Mid’s Agriculture Business Transfer Pathway prepares you to transfer to a four-year university to pursue an advanced degree in any of these specialties.

Students often work in careers like

  • Agriculture Technician
  • Agriculture Purchasing Agent
  • Agricultural Inspector

Agriculture can also provide the foundation for careers in other fields. These and other careers often require additional education or training, sometimes beyond an associate or bachelor’s degree.

Research more careers using O*NET OnLine, a top career tool used by job seekers and employers.

Save $ Starting at Mid can save you over $16,000 off the cost of a bachelor’s degree.

Succeed Mid Mentors provide personalized support throughout your journey at Mid.

Mid’s faculty come from a variety of backgrounds, bringing real-world experiences into the classroom. This means that you learn from more than textbooks. And we carefully tailor teaching strategies to ensure you are ready to succeed.

Our personalized approach to success ensures that you're not just a number. Our instructors learn your name, because our class sizes are small, and your Mid Mentor serves as your single-point-of-contact from application to graduation. We succeed when you succeed, so our investment in your success is personal.

Mid's pathways allow you to gain a solid foundation of skills in the field, alongside general education credits that promote broad knowledge and deep understanding. Our options provide necessary skills for entry-level positions, and often ladder credits into associate degree or bachelor's degree pathways—saving you time and money if you choose to advance your skills.

Mid offers a wide range of courses through several delivery methods. From on-campus to online and options that let you choose how to attend each course session, you can attend in ways that match your learning style and busy schedule.

The Michigan Transfer Network allows you to view transfer course equivalencies between many colleges and universities in Michigan. If you would like to go back to school, transfer to another college or university in Michigan, or simply see how courses at Mid would transfer to another school, this site is for you!

CONTACT
Harrison Campus

Isabelle Alston

Admissions Representative

Phone
(989) 386-6660
Text
(989) 418-4578

CONTACT
Mt. Pleasant Campus

Halle Conroy

Admissions Representative

Phone
(989) 773-6622 x628
Text
(989) 444-5695

Faculty Listing

Paul Gross

Adjunct Instructor - Agriculture
pfgross@midmich.edu

Katie Keen

Adjunct Instructor - Agriculture
kgkeen@midmich.edu

*Source: IPEDS Data Feedback Report. Savings compare the median 2021-2022 tuition and required fees for an academic year at public Michigan universities with Mid Michigan College, calculated for full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates. The tuition and required fees shown here are the lowest reported from the categories of in-district, in-state, and out-of-state. Visit each college or university website for current tuition information.

Job outlook data sourced from O*Net OnLine and valid 2020-2030.

Last Reviewed: March 2024