Agriculture Degree

The agriculture program at Little Big Horn College prepares students to enter the farming, ranching, and agricultural business by combining research and hand-on training. Utilizing a combination of tools and knowledge, the program is designed to enhance and sustain human life by cultivating animals, plants, and other forms of food for basic consumption or for the creation of biofuels and drugs. Program courses include: basic animal care and husbandry, soil science and conservation, and plant care and cultivation. Get more details below including other Montana colleges that offer agriculture degrees.

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Little Big Horn College

Also known as Helena College

1115 N Roberts Street, Helena, MT

As the name suggests, Little Big Horn College is located near little big horn River to the south of Montana in a very good environment for learning. Its core area of study is liberal arts, which is based on the cultural studies of the Crow Indian people.  The institution, LBHC, has a large Crow Indian Tribe membership in its student body.

The institution has adequate space for expansion and possesses state-of-the-art facilities necessary to foster student achievement. This expansion will allow students to graduate when they are really qualified in their areas of specialization. Among the courses being offered at LBHC include; Agriculture (especially Livestock Management), Crow Studies, Business Administration, Mathematics, Science, Information Systems and Early Childhood Education to mention a few.

The college has well-organized recreational activities that keep students fit, clubs for students to explore their talents and interests, and online learning systems for some of the courses offered. Good examples of such courses that can be taken online include Information Systems Studies, Programming and Computer Studies. There are no application charges and the college also gives some financial assistance to students who qualify.

Career Options for Graduates

Animal Scientists

Description

Conduct research in the genetics, nutrition, reproduction, growth, and development of domestic farm animals.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, animal scientists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 7.3% from 2014 to 2024

Food Scientists and Technologists

Description

Use chemistry, microbiology, engineering, and other sciences to study the principles underlying the processing and deterioration of foods; analyze food content to determine levels of vitamins, fat, sugar, and protein; discover new food sources; research ways to make processed foods safe, palatable, and healthful; and apply food science knowledge to determine best ways to process, package, preserve, store, and distribute food.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, food scientists and technologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.5% from 2014 to 2024

Soil and Plant Scientists

Description

Conduct research in breeding, physiology, production, yield, and management of crops and agricultural plants or trees, shrubs, and nursery stock, their growth in soils, and control of pests; or study the chemical, physical, biological, and mineralogical composition of soils as they relate to plant or crop growth. May classify and map soils and investigate effects of alternative practices on soil and crop productivity.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, soil and plant scientists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.7% from 2014 to 2024

Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in the agricultural sciences. Includes teachers of agronomy, dairy sciences, fisheries management, horticultural sciences, poultry sciences, range management, and agricultural soil conservation. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).