Agricultural Education Technology Partnership (2+2 Program)

2+2 = Ag Education Excellence

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The shortage of agricultural educators was the catalyst for the creation of a unique partnership between South Central College and the University of Minnesota. This “2 + 2” programs enables you to complete your first two years at South Central College and apply all your credits toward a 4-year degree in Ag Education from the University of Minnesota.  This is your chance to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals and a positive contribution to the field of agriculture.

Campus: North Mankato
Program State Dates: Fall and Spring Semesters

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Faculty Spotlight - Ag. Education Technology Partnership

Don Hermanson
Don Hermanson
Don Hermanson has been a part of the South Central College Agribusiness staff since 1996. Prior to teaching at the college, Don taught high school agriculture for 16 years.
Education:Master of Education Degree - University of Minnesota, Bachelor of Science Degree - University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Associative Arts Degree - Golden Valley Lutheran College
North Mankato Phone::(507) 389-7205
North Mankato Office:E-134
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Kelly Schmidt
Kelly Schmidt
North Mankato Phone::(507) 389-7362
North Mankato Office: E-134
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Pete Neigebauer
Pete Neigebauer
Pete Neigebauer has been a part of the South Central Agribusiness staff since 1989. Prior to teaching at the College, Pete taught high school agriculture and adult farm management for eleven years. Pete’s teaching responsibilities include courses in Farm Business Planning and Analysis, Agribusiness Financial Management, Agricultural Equipment, as well as a variety of Swine Production courses. Pete has traveled extensively internationally working with several agricultural groups such as Cochran Fellows, CHF and Land O Lakes International, and Minnesota Department of agriculture. He has consulted with individuals from 20 different countries related to various production agriculture systems. Pete and his family live on a small farm near New Ulm, Minnesota.
Education:B.S., University of Minnesota - M.S., Minnesota State University, Mankato
North Mankato Phone::(507) 389-7290
North Mankato Office:E-134
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T.J. Brown
T.J. Brown
Prior to teaching at the College, T.J. taught high school agriculture for twelve years in Springfield, MN. T.J.’s teaching responsibilities include courses in Agribusiness Financial Management, Employability Training, and Welding.
Education:Masters of Education and Bachelors of Science degree from the University of Minnesota, both in Agricultural Education.
North Mankato Phone::(507) 389-7331
North Mankato Office:E-134
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Agribusiness Majors

The business of agriculture provides a wide variety of career opportunities due to the increasing complexity of the domestic and international market needs. The ever-developing logistical, commercial and technological innovation in the industry provide incredible opportunity for highly-skilled jobs in agriculture.