Welcome
Just the Facts
Entry: Fall or Spring
Length: 4 semesters, 1 summer
Award: Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree
Program Guide: Agribusiness Technology
Admission Requirements
Admission to the college is granted to all individuals who are high school graduates or the equivalent. We encourage you to review our Getting Started Checklist for specific requirements for admission.
Program Information
Agribusiness Technology provides students with training in the latest technology developments within production and retail agriculture, utilizing a state-of-the-art facility. Students are provided with classroom instruction, lab and field experience opportunities. Graduates of this two year program are awarded an Associate in Applied Science degree.
"The Iowa Western Agbusiness program has given me the knowledge and experience I need to succeed in this rapidly changing agricultural industry. I feel my education here at Iowa Western has been superb with the small class sizes, and instructors that are caring and helpful."
-- Doug Martin, 2nd year student
Career Opportunities
Careers in Agribusiness including but not limited to:
- Farm management
- Production Agriculture
- Agriculture research
- Ag-related sales
- Service/supply industries
Articulation/Transfer Opportunities
Iowa Western Community College has articulation agreements with various four-year schools, local and state.
Student Organization
IWCC's Ag Club is affiliated with the Postsecondary Agriculture Students (PAS) student organization. Students attend fall and spring state leadership conferences as well as the national convention. Students meet once a month for a noon meeting and cook out and are active in campus activities for students. Ag club is open to all students on campus.
Scholarships
Iowa Western Community College has many scholarship opportunities available for new and continuing students. We encourage you to take a moment to explore these options by visiting our Scholarship Page - the few minutes it takes to fill out the application may literally pay off.
The Facility
Dodge Hall is finally finished! Our total renovation of Dodge Hall is complete - and it is fabulous! The Agribusiness Technology program relocated in Fall 2005 to these new surroundings. Bright, spacious, well-equipped classroom and lab areas help to provide the highest quality setting possible. Usage of the two computer-controlled environment greenhouses, headhouse, and multi-use classroom/laboratory assist in delivering quality programming. Dodge Hall also features a 70-seat auditorium, computer lab, and cutting edge instructional technology in its many spacious program-specific and general purpose classrooms and labs.
Excitement and progress are interconnected with academic excellence at Iowa Western. Students are well-prepared to enter the workforce upon graduation.
Come and See the Ag program yourself!
It is important to research the program you would like to study and school you would like to attend, but it is equally important that you experience both before making your selection. We encourage you to come experience the Agribusiness program at Iowa Western yourself by scheduling a personal visit or attending a program day.