Farm Business and Production Management Program

Farm Business and Production Management

Program Number: 30-090-1

• Less-than-one-year program
• Agriculture and Natural Resources Program Cluster
• Center for Agriscience ans Technologies
• Program offered at the following campuses:
  • Miscellaneous locations, see program
  • Portage
  • Reedsburg
• For information call: (608) 246-6800 or 1-800-322-6282 ext 6800

About the Program

View the Farm Business and Production Management Webcast

Program outcomes state what a graduate needs to be able to do with the essential knowledge, attitudes, skills, and behaviors acquired in a specific MATC program. The program outcomes communicate expectations to students, as well as other academic institutions and potential employers. The identification and assessment of program outcomes support MATC's efforts in documenting student learning and provide a context for the faculty's academic planning.

FSA Borrowers

Individuals with FSA loans may satisfy their advanced training in crop production, livestock management, financial analysis and record keeping through enrollment in the Farm Business and Production Management program. FSA has contracted with the Wisconsin Technical College System to provide these classes.

Farmers with FSA loans with conditional education requirements should contact the nearest technical college for information and registration. The FSA will monitor farmers’ progress via technical college reporting.

Admissions Requirements for All Applications Submitted for the Current Academic Year

Enrollment for this program is open to any individual who is beyond high school age and is actively engaged in or about to enter farming. This includes farm owners, operators, renters, partners, managers and hired persons. Both men and women are encouraged to enroll. Many farm couples attend classes together. Enrollees should plan to attend regularly scheduled group instruction sessions and allow time for individual instruction on their farms.

Since training in this program is on a year-round basis, registration can take place at any time. It is advised, however, to enroll during the summer or early fall.

Note: This program does not qualify for federal veterans’ benefits.

Career Potential

• Family Farm Operator
• Family Farm Owner

With additional education and/or work experience, graduates may find employment as:

• Dairy Herdsman
• General Farm Manager
• Field Equipment Operator
• Livestock Production Specialist
• Crop Production Specialist