The Agriculture Equipment Mechanic program focuses on building skills in repairing and maintaining farm equipment and other diesel-powered heavy equipment, with an emphasis on electrical, hydraulic and various troubleshooting techniques. Strong industry partnerships with Case, John Deere, Caterpillar, New Holland, and other brand dealers ensure students will learn how to service and troubleshoot many brands of equipment utilizing the most current technologies.
- 72 credit diploma
- In-person courses
- Start in fall or spring
Program Delivery
- In person
- Willmar campus
- M–F (8 am-3 pm)
- Full time only
- Paid internships required
- Fall and spring start
Program Cost*
Tuition/Fees
- Diploma: $15,207
Additional costs
- Tools: $4,500-$7,500 (depends on brand)
- Books: $600
- A Microsoft® Windows 11 laptop computer is required for all students enrolled in Ag programs. Tablets, Chromebooks, and Mac/Apple devices are not supported by D2L Brightspace, the system-wide online learning management system.
Program Highlights
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- Agriculture Equipment Mechanic
- Farm Mechanic
- Agronomy Equipment Technician
Faculty
Lyndsay Ampe
Agriculture Instructor
Jon Barka
Agriculture Instructor
Randy Barka
Agriculture Instructor
Wade Gustafson
Agriculture Instructor
Erik Hoff
Agriculture Instructor
Thomas Lorang
Agriculture Instructor
Nate Lungren
Agriculture Instructor
Russ Peterson
Agriculture Instructor
Kari Slinden
Agriculture Instructor
Curt Yoose
Agriculture Instructor
Kim Tensen
Faculty Administrative Assistant
Sophia Berg
Meat Cutting Instructor
Grace Zeidler
Lab Assistant
