Ridgewater’s Agricultural Science and Technology program is a great foundation for individuals interested in obtaining a bachelor’s degree and teaching license in agricultural education.
Students learn skills in:
- Broad foundational agriculture topics
- Leadership and collaboration
- Written and verbal communication
- 60 credit degree
- In-person in Willmar
- Fall and Spring starts
Program Delivery
- In person
- Willmar campus
- M – F (8 am–3 pm)
- Paid internships required
- Fall and spring start
Program Cost*
Tuition/Fees
- AS Degree: $12,671
Additional costs
- Books: $450
- Special fees: $100
- 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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Careers & Jobs
- Agriculture Educator
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
