Agriculture Marketing & Communications

Agriculture Information Session

Make your passion for agriculture productive by training at Ridgewater’s long-standing, nationally-recognized Agriculture Department.

• Agri Business
• Agricultural Science & Technology
• Agriculture Equipment Mechanic
• Agriculture Marketing & Communications – NEW
• Agronomy Applicator Technician – NEW
• Agronomy Technology
• Dairy Management
• Farm Operation & Management
• Meat Cutting – NEW, Beginning & Advanced
• Poultry Management
• Precision Agriculture

Thursday  |  9:00 – 10:30 a.m.  |  Willmar Campus  |  October 17

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Info Session RSVP – October 17

Embark on a rewarding journey towards a prosperous career in Agriculture Marketing & Communications at Ridgewater College. Our comprehensive program equips students with the essential skills needed to excel in this ever-changing industry. From capturing captivating marketing photos and mastering video production to utilizing the Adobe Suite for impactful design work and website updates, our curriculum covers all aspects of modern marketing. With a solid foundation in agriculture, students will not only speak the language but also understand the needs of customers and employers. Join us and become an asset to the agricultural companies in our rural community and beyond.

Program Requirements and Job Outlook

Required Courses (courses will be included in course catalog on first day of Fall Semester 2023)

• Digital Cameras
• Lightroom
• E-commerce & Social Media
• Electronic Publishing
• Web Publishing
• Principles of Marketing
• Intro to Agriculture Economics
• Agricultural Communications and Leadership
• Employment Preparation for Agricultural Professionals

Program delivery

• Online
• Willmar Campus (optional)
• Fall and Spring starts

Skills you will learn

• Camera proficiency and editing skills
• Various communication and leadership skills
• Basic marketing principles and demonstrate marketing strategies based on analysis and consumer behaviors
• Current technologies for social media and other marketing purposes
• Creative problem solving and technical skills in the creation and publication of effective design solutions for websites, digital media, and print materials