Western Texas College Farm And Ranch Management

Degree and Certificate Programs

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Turn your love of the outdoors into a rewarding career. Western Texas College’s Farm & Ranch Management program prepares graduates for success in the agricultural industry. Students receive practical training in areas such as animal reproduction, crop science, and range management.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

  • Hands-On experience

  • Real-life laboratories

  • Four-day class schedule

FACILITIES

WTC recently completed a million-dollar renovation to the College’s Agricultural Science Complex. New equipment, classroom space, and laboratories provide an excellent learning environment for students to gain practical experience in the farm and ranching industries.

College Farm

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

  • Ranch Manager

  • Wildlife Manager

  • Agricultural Production Manager

  • Agricultural Equipment Manager

  • Crop and Livestock Manager

  • Land and Cattle Manager

  • Agricultural Technician

  • Field Representative in Agribusiness

  • Soil and Water Conservationist

  • Farm Product Purchasing Agent


DEGREE & CERTIFICATE OFFERED

  • Associate of Applied Science Degree (2 years)

  • Farm and Ranch Management Certificate (1 year)

For course descriptions and tuition and fee information, please see the Course Catalog. 

Download the White Paper.

ALCOHOL/DRUG TESTING

As part of WTC's Alcohol/Drug policy, random, reasonable cause, and post-accident drug and alcohol tests are performed on students during their time in the program.

PROOF OF HEALTH INSURANCE

Health insurance is required of all students entering the program.

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REQUEST MORE INFORMATION

Would you like to receive more information about this program? Fill out the Information Packet Request HERE.

TAKE THE NEXT STEP

Ready to apply? Check out our New Student Checklist. For more information on applying to the program, please contact:

Dr. Charles Church

Jay Waller

Shawn Fonville

Dean of Career & Technical Education
Bldg. 15, Room 108
Email Shawn Fonville
325-574-7645