Grow your future with agricultural business.

At Alfred State, you’ll gain the real-world experience needed to succeed in agriculture, New York’s #2-ranked program (U.S. News & World Report, 2024). The Agricultural Business AAS is designed to give you the technical and business skills necessary to thrive in our nation’s largest industry. You can choose a concentration in either animal science or plant science, while learning hands-on at our working farm and through clubs and activities that extend your education beyond the classroom.

2 Years Associate of Applied Science

Pioneer Quotes:

"Alfred State was a great stepping stone to my future in agriculture and I can credit the college for helping me be more successful." -Kyle Witowski, Agriculture Alumni

PROGRAM DETAILS

Courses You May Take

First Semester

Course NumberTitleCredits
ANSC 1204Introduction to Animal Science4
AGRI 1001Farm Practicum I1
BIOL 1304Botany4
COMP 1503Writing Studies3
GLST 2113Global & Diverse Perspectives3
Total Credits15

Second Semester

Course NumberTitleCredits
ANSC 3203Dairy Cattle Production I3
AGRI 2013Organic & Sustainable Ag Tech3
MATH 1033College Algebra3
 OR
MATH 1034College Algebra of Functions4
 OR 
MATH 1113Statistical Concepts3
 OR
MATH 1123Statistics I3
ECON 1013Principles of Macroeconomics3
ACCT 1124Financial Accounting4
AGRI 2001Farm Practicum II1
Total Credits17-18

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Admissions Requirements

Recommended: Algebra

MEET OUR FACULTY

Philip D Schroeder
Philip Schroeder Professor and Department Chair
Jessica M Hutchison
Jessica Hutchison Lecturer (10 Month)
Photo of Patricia Eshelman
Patricia Eshelman Assistant Professor 10 Months
Morgan A Cady
Morgan McLean Lecturer (10 Month)
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TAKE THE NEXT STEP

You've seen our wide variety of majors at Alfred State, our great faculty who help you build your skills, and that you can do it at an incredible low cost. Now's the time to become an Alfred State Pioneer.