Agriculture Technology
Overview
Unmanned aircraft systems, smart irrigation, terrain contour mapping, self-driving and GPS-enabled tractors – it’s how today’s growers work better, faster. ASUN’s all new Agriculture Technology program gives you hands-on experience with the latest technology in precision agriculture and crop monitoring. Local producers and industry partners give our students the opportunity to work in the field with a mobile precision ag lab, GPS, GIS, various farm management software and guided tractor systems.
This program trains students that are in demand for industry leaders such as Helena Chemical, Greenway Equipment, Young’s Irrigation, local producers and many others.
Start your high-tech career in Agriculture Technology at ASU-Newport
Length of Program: 2 Years
Campus Availability: Newport Campus
Course Availability: Fall, Spring, & Summer
2021-2022 Associate of Applied Science Degree Plan
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Length of Program: 10 Months
Campus Availability: Newport
Course Availability: Fall, Spring, & Summer
2021-2022 Technical Certificate Degree Plan
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Length of Program: 16 Weeks
Campus Availability: Newport
Course Availability: Fall, Spring and Summer
2021-2022 Certificate of Proficiency Degree Plan
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Below are examples of career options in Agronomy.
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Below are examples of career options in Agronomy.
Below are examples of career options in Agriculture Operations.
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Graduates of ASUN's Agricultural Technology program may choose to transfer to a four-year institution to earn a bachelor's degree in a related field.
Below is more information concerning financial aid eligibility.
| Academic Degree | Title IV (Pell, Loans, FWS, and other federal grants) | ASUN Institutional Scholarships | Arkansas Department of Higher Education Scholarships | Private Scholarships |
| Certificate of Proficiency | Not Eligible | Eligible | TBD | Eligible |
| Technical Certificate | Eligible | Eligible | Eligible | Eligible |
| Associate of Applied Science | Eligible | Eligible | Eligible | Eligible |
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Below is an estimate of the total cost of the Agricultural Technology degree.
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