Agronomy Technology
Agronomy students study crops, plants and soils to learn how crops and weeds grow and how crops can be modified to improve agricultural operations. Safe and efficient equipment and product handling is a program priority.
Students will learn the following:
- Commercial applicator’s license
- CPR certificate
- Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
- Forklift driver certificate
- OSHA 10-hour (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) certificate
* Tuition/fees and additional costs are approximate and based on 2025-26 school year.
- 72 credit diploma
- In person on Willmar campus
- Paid internships
- Start in fall or spring
Program Delivery
Section titled “Program Delivery”- In person
- Willmar campus
- M–F (8 am–3 pm)
- Paid internships required
- Full or part time
- Fall and spring start
Program Cost*
Section titled “Program Cost*”Tuition/Fees
Section titled “Tuition/Fees”- Diploma – $16,080
Additional costs
Section titled “Additional costs”- Book costs vary
- Special fees: $250
- A Microsoft® Windows 11 laptop computer is required for all students enrolled in Ag programs. Tablets, Chromebooks, and Mac/Apple devices are not supported by D2L Brightspace, the system-wide online learning management system.
Careers & Jobs
Section titled “Careers & Jobs”- Agronomy Technician
- Agronomy Equipment and Product Sales
- Crop Specialist
- Agronomy Researcher