Farm and Ranch Management
Whether you grew up on a farm or just have a passion for livestock and the natural land, you learn the necessary skills to excel at any farm, ranch or agricultural business. Interact with the best ag practices, like livestock production, breeding and nutrition.
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Skills to Feed America
You gain comprehensive knowledge of livestock management, including health, nutrition, reproduction and growth. Practice techniques of producing and raising a quality animal, artificial insemination methods and pregnancy detection.
We have full-use, modern ag facilities, located along the southern edge of our El Dorado campus. The complex houses pasture, corrals, cattle chutes and room for indoor animal management. We also have learning labs and an indoor arena.
You'll be equipped with industry agricultural skills you can apply in many avenues. We guide you to use software and other tools necessary in the corporate world. Ag and ranch management isn’t just a mom and pop operation anymore. It’s about feeding America in more ways than one.
University Transfer and Future Career Options
Our program is designed to introduce you to the fundamentals of a Farm & Ranch Management career. Once you earn your associate degree, you have transfer options to build on your Butler experience.
Your Farm & Ranch Management education can lead you to a future in careers like:
- Agricultural management
- Farming, fishing, and forestry supervisor
- Farm labor contractor
Classes You'll Take
These are some examples of courses in our Farm & Ranch Management program.
- Principles of Animal Science
- Crop Science
- Range Management
Farm & Ranch Management (Associate of Applied Science)
Farm & Ranch Management (Certificate)
Get Involved & Experience the Future of Ag
Livestock Judging Champions
With more than 60 champion or reserve-champion finishes at national competitions, our Livestock Judging Team is the result of a dedication to hard work and a commitment to excellence.
Ag Ambassadors
From industry professional presentations to participation in local agricultural events, being an Ag Ambassador provides you with an opportunity to expand your knowledge of modern agriculture.
Young Farmers & Ranchers
As a part of the Kansas Farm Bureau, our Young Farmers & Ranchers chapter lets you get involved in a rich tradition of farming and agriculture.
Coming Soon: Permanent Greenhouse
We are replacing our high tunnel to provide students innovative hands-on training. In a controlled environment, students practice plant and crop development from start to harvest, no matter what the weather is like. Take your classroom rigor and apply it to real crop yielding.
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