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Agribusiness Production

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Opportunities abound in Agribusiness Production.  With emphasis in both plant and animal production, South Central College’s Agribusiness Production program can prepare you for success in these rewarding career fields. Whether you like to work work in the field, work with livestock or work with people, there’s a program at SCC that will yield positive results.  Given the increasing focus on productivity, efficiency and consolidation, an ag education is highly recommended for anyone interested in production agriculture as a self-employed farmer, a partnership farmer or a large farm manager. 

Campus: North Mankato

Program Start Dates: Fall and Spring Semesters

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Faculty Spotlight - Ag. Production

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.