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Ag Systems Technology (AST)
The Agricultural System Technology Profession
Agricultural system technologists manage agricultural and biologic systems. They identify, formulate, and solve problems related to many of the same areas as an agricultural engineer would, but always with an eye towards managing the processes in context of the entire system.
Be it off-road equipment, agricultural machinery, food and grain processing, water quality, precision agriculture, or livestock production systems, an ag system technologist works to see how the individual pieces fit into the “big picture” of sustainability, conservation, and profitability.
The Ag Systems Technology Program
The Agricultural Systems Technology (AST) program is tailored for individuals seeking a challenging agricultural career by applying their knowledge of technology, agricultural production and processing systems. This exciting hands-on curriculum in the College of Agriculture teaches students to manage machines and equipment, biological processes, computers and other technologies to create new and improved agricultural systems for the future. AST graduates can find rewarding careers in a variety of agricultural and environmental businesses.
As an AST student, you can specialize in a number of areas:
- Mechanical systems technology. You are challenged to understand, manage, and solve problems for the next generation road vehicles and agricultural equipment. Focus areas include management (marketing, accounting, organizations), technology (equipment testing, materials, system operations) or precision agriculture (global positioning systems, information management).
- Systems technology and management. You acquire the skills to manage and solve problems for a wide variety of agricultural systems. Focus areas include production agriculture, agribusiness management, grain operations, or applied technology. With an applied technology focus, students can tailor their program towards areas such as water quality, seed science, machine testing, computer operations, international studies, safety, construction technology, food processing, environment, or industrial technology.
- Environmental Systems Technology. If your interests concern the environment, this area gives you the skills to manage and solve problems in environmental systems. This focus area includes watershed and wetland ecosystems, water quality, sustainable agriculture, and environmental sciences.
For specific information about the classes you might take and the requirements for an AST degree in the College of Agriculture, click here.
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