Is This Program for You?

Students entering the Precision Agronomy program should:

• Have a strong attention to detail.
• Enjoy working with people.
• Be willing to explore new and innovative agricultural technologies.
• Have a good understanding of agriculture.
• Enjoy science and mathematics.

Program Basics

• Associate degree - requiring a minimum of two years to complete
• Classes are offered daytime, face to face, and on campus
• Fall or Spring Start
• Financial aid eligible
• Credit for prior learning may be available
• High school articulation courses accepted

Cost of Attendance (COA) 25-26

Cost of Attendance (COA) is a total of all the usual expenses of being a student. The COA sets the maximum amount of financial aid a student can receive.

Based on Wisconsin Residents.

Approximate school costs are for a full-time (12 credit) student over a semester span of 17 weeks.

Fees are legislated by the Wisconsin Technical College System Board.

These costs are estimates and are subject to change without notice.

Admission and Program Requirements

• Submit Application
• To make sure your classes are the right fit, we consider any previous college credit you've earned, Accuplacer or ACT scores, high school GPA, or an assessment at your registration session. Submit High School Transcripts, College Transcripts, and Test Scores to: Southwest Tech, Attn: Admissions, 1800 Bronson Blvd, Fennimore, WI 53809
• Admissions Preference Policy

  Priority for program acceptance will be given in this order:

  1. Southwest Wisconsin Technical College District Residents (permanent address is in one of Southwest Tech’s 30 school districts the College serves) Southwest Tech District Information
     • January 1 for the following fall semester
     • May 1 for the following spring semester
     • October 1 for the following summer semester
  2. After the dates specified in (1) for District Residents, Non-District State Residents have priority equal to District Residents.
  3. Out-of-State Residents will be admitted after District and Non-District State Residents, as spaces remain available.

Helpful Academic Background

• High school agriculture
• Communication skills
• Science
• Math courses

Program Fees

• This program is eligible for Financial Aid.
• Estimated cost for each semester can be found under the Curriculum tab. Please note that costs are approximate and are based on the current academic year.
• Please discuss additional fee questions with the program advisor or instructor.

Additional requirements

Students must have eye wear protection (safety glasses with side shields or wrap around safety glasses over prescription glasses) and must meet OSHA Z87.1 or greater while they are conducting operations that are deemed hazardous in nature. These glasses can be purchased at the College Bookstore.

Program Outcomes

At the completion of this program, students are expected to be able to:

• Analyze opportunities in agriculture.
• Apply relevant technologies.
• Demonstrate professionalism skills within the agricultural career areas.
• Develop a management plan in agriculture.
• Develop a crop management plan.

Related Degrees

• Agribusiness Science & Technology – Agribusiness Management
• Agribusiness Science & Technology - Agronomy Technician
• Animal Science

Graduates obtain positions in a wide variety of specialty areas, and there is a vast amount of potential for those who have mid-management or upper-management career aspirations. The demand in this field is expected to remain high for several years in such jobs as:

• Precision Agronomist: Specializes in applying precision agriculture technologies to optimize crop production and resource management.
• Crop Consultant: Advises farmers on crop management practices, including the use of precision agriculture techniques
• Precision Agriculture Technician: Performs systems/ equipment installations and provides technical support for assigned product lines.
• GIS Technician: Uses Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to map and analyze spatial data for precision farming applications.
• Farm Manager: Oversees farm operations, including the implementation of precision agronomy practices to enhance crop production.
• Agricultural Technology Sales Representative: Sells precision agriculture products and solutions, such as software, sensors, and machinery, to farmers and agribusinesses.
• Soil Scientist Technician: Studies soil properties and their impact on crop growth, often using precision agriculture tools to collect and analyze soil data.
• Entrepreneurship: By applying innovative business strategies and technical knowledge, you can identify new income streams, optimize resource use, and increase the overall efficiency of your farm.

Southwest Tech's Career Connections Center offers Services to assist students looking for job placement.

Credit for Prior Learning

Experience Pays! You've Been There... You've Done That... Let's See If You Can Get Credit For It!

Credit for prior learning gives you opportunities to earn credit for college-level knowledge that you have already acquired. This may be the result of work or volunteer experiences, certifications, apprenticeships, military training, extensive self-instruction, or professional development. Credit for Prior Learning affords you the opportunity to accelerate the completion of your educational goals.

For more information on Credit for Prior Learning see our Credit for Prior Learning page.

At any time, you may Request Credit for Prior Learning.

Agronomy Courses that may have Credit for Prior Learning options:

Course #	Course Title	Challenge Exam (Demonstration)	Challenge Exam (Standard)	CLEP	Credential	Portfolio
10-006-197	Agribusiness Experiential Learning
10-103-106	Beginning Microsoft Excel
	Any Microsoft MOUS certification (even an old certification) will also be considered for CPL
10-801-136	English Composition 1
	CLEP Test - College Composition
10-801-196	Oral/Interpersonal Communication
10-809-196	Introduction to Sociology