Build the hands-on skills needed to enter a dynamic career in a high-demand field. Develop problem-solving skills and the technical knowledge that will prepare you for immediate entry into a rewarding career. Learn how to cultivate the land, produce livestock, repair diesel engines, weld, and grow leadership and environmental skills. Develop critical thinking skills while operating agricultural and diesel machinery, diesel technology, and welding equipment. Learn the art of growing relationships and networking. This pathway is designed to help you move toward transfer or employment, and is made up of associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates designed to prepare you for employment in a variety of fields.
Pursue a degree in Ag Business to prepare you for a broad range of careers in the agricultural industry, ranging from operations, marketing, and systems.
Associate of Applied Science Degree
This program provides students with a background in crops, livestock and greenhouse production. A 100-acre educational farm offers hands-on opportunities for planting, irrigating pest management and integrating livestock and farming practices. Come experience agriculture in a setting that few colleges can offer!
Associate of Applied Science Degree
As the largest community college farm in Oregon, BMCC touts a 100-acre educational farm complete with cropland, irrigation systems, and modern farm equipment. The ability to learn through a “hands-on, hands-in” experience provides our students with an education based on much more than theory.
Associate of Applied Science Degree
This less than one-year certificate program in agriculture production-crops: pest management will prepare the student for all aspects of pest management including the proper handling and application of related materials by providing the necessary knowledge in the following areas:
With 100-acres of farm and rangeland, our students get first-hand, hands-on experience with forage and livestock production. Students will A.I. cattle, castrate sheep, ride horses, swath and bale hay, along with a myriad of other activities.
Associate of Applied Science Degree
This less than one-year certificate program in agriculture/production-livestock: beef production will prepare the student for all aspects of beef production by providing the necessary knowledge in the following areas:
The Precision Agriculture (PA) program is an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree that prepares graduates for employment upon graduation as precision agriculture technicians, crop consultants, PA sales support, and more.
The job outlook for precision agriculture is very strong. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that employment of agricultural and food scientists will grow 8% from 2020 to 2030, faster than the average for all occupations. This growth is being driven by the increasing demand for food and agricultural products, as well as the growing use of precision agriculture technologies.
With a career in diesel technology, you can immerse yourself in everything diesel. The diesel industry is advancing in technology and opportunities exponentially. A degree from BMCC sends a message to potential employers that you know how to adapt to this changing technology.
Looking for a way into the world of Diesel Technology? Earning your Technician’s Assistant Certificate is a great way to begin your path in this field.
This one-year certificate in Vet Assisting will prepare the student concerned with working in a veterinarian’s practice including animal science, veterinary technology equipment, vet assistant skills including office, lab, and surgery, and more.
Welding is a skill used by many professions: sheet metal workers, iron-workers, diesel mechanics, manufacturing, carpenters, marine construction, glaziers, repair, and maintenance personnel in applications starting from art sculpting to heavy construction, ships and many other projects.
If you enjoy working with animals and people consider following your passions by enrolling in Pre-Veterinary Technology at Blue Mountain Community College in partnership with Colby Community College’s Distance Learning Veterinary Technology Program (DLVTP). Start your studies by successfully completing the pre-requisite courses at Blue Mountain Community College then apply for admission to Colby Community College’s DLVTP. Colby Community College’s DLVTP can be completed online and is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association.
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