Feedyard Certificate
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Feedyard (Feedlot)
Technical Certificate
This program was created to benefit both students interested in the feedyard industry and also feedyards in Northwest Kansas. Students learn the necessary skills to be successful within a feedyard setting so they require minimal training upon arrival at a feedyard operation. Students will learn welding, communicating in Spanish, horseback riding in a feedyard setting, processing cattle, feeding cattle proper rations, and much more. If applicable, there is an internship opportunity for students interested in pursuing a career within a feedyard.
Students gain a professional relationship with adjunct instructors who are employed at local feedyards, which helps with future internships and employment.
Related Employment Fields
Manager Opportunities, Pen Rider, Nutritionist/Feed Crew, Cattle/Grain Buyer, Maintenance Crew, Processing Crew, Office Manager/Assistant.
| NO. | COURSE | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|
| AG101 | Agriculture Orientation | 1 |
| AG126 | Principles of Livestock Nutrition | 3 |
| AG180 | Feedyard Management Tech I | 4 |
| AG236 | Farm Welding | 2 |
| AG240 | Introduction to Beef Production | 3 |
| AG290 | Agriculture Equipment Safety | 1 |
| AG103 | Agriculture Workplace Communication | 1 |
| AG104 | Feedyard Horsemanship | 1 |
| TOTAL | 16 |
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|
Systemwide General Education (SGE) Key
010 English (6 hours)
020 Communications (3 hours)
030 Math & Statistics (3 hours)
040 Natural & Physical Sciences (4-5 hours)
050 Social & Behavioral Sciences (6 hours)
060 Arts & Humanities (6 hours)
070 Colby CC Designated (6 hours)