Spend a year putting theory into practice and earn a general agricultural certificate.

Focus on either crop or livestock production. Whatever your choice, you’ll learn common skills for modern agricultural operations:
• computer training
• keeping accurate business records
• using up-to-date technology for precision farming

Half of your time will be on college farm putting theory into practice. Our Student-Managed Farm – powered by New Holland includes:
• beef and dairy herds
• range land
• crop land
• facilities such as the [Dairy Learning Centre] and Agricultural Technology Centre

On the crop side you’ll learn practical field skills such as how to
• identify weed and plants
• assess pest problems

On the livestock side, develop basic production skills for dairy, cow-calf, and sheep.

You’ll likely want to stay another year. Earn a [crop technology] diploma or choose one of our animal science technology diploma majors.

Graduates typically find jobs as
• Agricultural fieldman
• Crop service provider
• Livestock facility operator
• Feed industry representative
• Agricultural sales representative

Employers hire Lakeland Grads
• 100% of employers would hire a Lakeland grad again
• 100% of employers would recommend Lakeland grads to other employers
• 98% of employers are satisfied with the quality of Lakeland College grads

What our Alumni say
92 % of our grads are happy in their jobs. Their satisfaction goes up if the job is related to their program.