Farming Operations Technology

About

This program will provide students with skills and knowledge needed for today’s farming operations which include, but not limited to, row crops, animal agriculture, and precision agriculture.  Students may earn certificates by completing courses that offers exposure to principles in agriculture, livestock equipment, and precision agriculture.  Other courses for credentials will present welding, farm based electricity, and shop principles as well as agriculture finance.  Students will be presented material for understanding farm machinery maintenance, soil and plant management, crop and livestock marketing, and herd management.  Precision agriculture is the future of the industry and will be offered as an individual diploma.

Overview

Information Detail
Time Commitment Full Time
Typical Program Length 16 Months
Clock Hours 1,728
Class Type Day
Credentials Certificate, Diploma
Total Tuition/Fees $5,760.00
Textbook/Supplies Cost $1,599.49

Program Credentials

Option NameHoursCredentials
Farming Operations Helper Certificate432Certificate
Farming Operations Specialist Certificate864Certificate
Farming Operations Technology1296Diploma
Crop Production Technology1728Diploma
Livestock Production Management1728Diploma
Precision Production Technology1728Diploma
Forestry Operations1728Diploma

Campus Locations

Whiteville Extension Campus
1685 Highway 64
PO Box 489
Whiteville, TN 38075

Curriculum/Courses

First Trimester: 
FOT 0001 - Worker Characteristic
FOT 1010 - Technology Foundations
FOT 1021 - Intro to Ag Technology
FOT 1022 - Plant and Soil Maintenance
FOT 1023 - Livestock Maintenance
FOT 1024 - Ag Engineering Technology
Second Trimester: 
FOT 0002 - Worker Characteristic
FOT 2011 - Introduction to Computers
FOT 2012 - Intro to Precision Agriculture
FOT 2040 - Welding
FOT 2050 - Basic Electricity
FOT 2061 - Farm Record & Finance Simulation
Third Trimester: 
FTO 0003 - Worker Characteristic
FTO 3010 - Parm Machinery & Equipment Maintenance
FTO 3020 - Ag Building & Design Construction
Fourth Trimester: 
Student Options for Additional Diplomas
FOT 0004 - Worker Characteristic
FOT 4010 - Machinery
FOT 4020 - Soil/Plant Management
FOT 4030 - Crop Marketing
FOT 4040 - Herd Management
FOT 4050 - Pasture Management
FOT 4060 - Livestock Marketing
FOT 4070 - Advanced Precision Agriculture
FOT 4080 - Advanced Farming Systems
FOT 4090 - Forestry Foundations
FOT 4100 - Forest Operations

Instructors

Hannah M. Littlejohn
731-859-9731

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