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Garden City Community College

myGCCC | Alumni

Agribusiness Specialist - Livestock Management

The management of livestock is an essential piece of the business behind farms and ranches.  Modern technological advances in the field have encouraged many livestock managers to rely on both experience in the field and classroom education to succeed.  You can receive a certificate in Agribusiness Specialist-- Livestock Management at GCCC to further your knowledge and abilities with running poultry, dairy, cattle, or other livestock related ranches or farms. 

The program at GCCC gives you a firm Agribusiness background, while also opening you up for up to 18 credits of animal and meat science coursework.  You can choose to study everything from Animal Diseases and Health to Farm Animal Reproduction, to Principles of Meat Evaluation. 

Livestock Management

 

Expert's Corner
Technical Education Division
Certificate Plan
Livestock Management

Class Sizes

Complete an Agribusiness Specialist in Livestock Management certificate alongside up to 15 other students in each class, while also enjoying the opportunity to connect individually with your instructor.  Agribusiness students meet for program specific studying weekly.   Visit with the Agriculture Science Advisor for more information about opportunities to study with your classmates within the Agribusiness department.  

Scholarship Opportunities

Scholarships are available for students interested in the Livestock Management field.  Visit with the Agriculture Science Advisor for more information about the Ag Ambassador Scholarship and various Technology Scholarships.  Visit the Financial Aid page for more information about funding your education at GCCC. 

 Advisement

Your Agribusiness certification advising will come directly from the agriculture faculty at GCCC who will also serve as instructors for your coursework, so you can be certain that you are getting individualized attention both in the classroom and during the advisement process. 

Career Outlook

  • Agronomist
  • Agriculture Finance/Insurance
  • Farm/Ranch Management
  • Livestock Management
  • Meat Inspection
  • Agriculture Sales & Service