Agronomy Technology

  • Starting Cost:$16,330*
  • Apply By:August 20, 2026
  • Classes Start:August 24, 2026
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Agronomy students study crops, plants and soils to learn how crops and weeds grow and how crops can be modified to improve agricultural operations. Safe and efficient equipment and product handling is a program priority.

Students will learn the following:

  • Commercial applicator’s license
  • CPR certificate
  • Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
  • Forklift driver certificate
  • OSHA 10-hour (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) certificate
* Tuition/fees and additional costs are approximate and based on 2025-26 school year.

Program Delivery

  • In person
  • Willmar campus
  • M–F (8 am–3 pm)
  • Paid internships required
  • Full or part time
  • Fall and spring start

Program Cost*

Tuition/Fees

  • Diploma – $16,080

Additional costs

  • Book costs vary
  • Special fees: $250
  • 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

Awards & Certificates

Careers & Jobs

  • Agronomy Technician
  • Agronomy Equipment and Product Sales
  • Crop Specialist
  • Agronomy Researcher

Faculty

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