Agriculture, particularly in South Dakota, provides many employment opportunities. This two-year program prepares students for careers in farm and ranch management, and crop and livestock production. This comprehensive program teaches managerial and supervisory skills. A featured component of this program is the MTI Land Lab.

MTI partners with Davison County to work 78 acres of farmland. MTI ag students and instructors manage all aspects of crop production including government programs, marketing, agronomy, etc. The land lab is used in conjunction with many of the production and business ag classes. Students gain experience in all areas of the operation: budgeting, planning, planting, spraying, fertilizing, harvesting and marketing.

Graduates work in agriculture chemical and fertilizer sales, in crop and livestock marketing, and agricultural retail sales and service. By completing the Agricultural Technology Program, a student may be certified as a pesticide applicator.

Students are expected to conform to MTI’s Drug Testing Policy while enrolled in the Commercial Driving Course. See the Student Handbook for details. A valid driver’s license is required for the completion of the Commercial Driving Course. See the Course Description for AGTR 165 for a full explanation.

MTI recommends that applicants to the Agricultural Technology program obtain a physical examination for their safety and protection.

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