Agricultural Business

Why Study Agricultural Business at Northwest

You may be wondering what makes our agriculture programs so special. First, your instructors are experts who have spent years in the industry. You'll gain a comprehensive education centered on agriculture finance, agricultural marketing, agricultural policy and the economics of agricultural production.

Secondly, you'll have access to top-notch facilities. The Agricultural Learning Center (ALC) is a 29,000-square-foot facility that houses classrooms, laboratories, an exposition space and more. The ALC fosters connections and partnerships with local industries, giving students hands-on opportunities.

You'll also spend time at the R.T. Wright Farm. This 448-acre plot of land is only two miles north of our main campus and provides a laboratory experience for students.

In terms of what topics you'll study, students gain well-rounded knowledge of:

• Agricultural finance: teaches students tools to plan expenditures on assets that extend beyond one year
• Agricultural marketing: provides a method of determining the value of land to ensure a profitable investment
• Agricultural policy: students are exposed to tools the government uses to modify free market outcomes associated with the production and marketing of specific crops and livestock
• Economics of agricultural production: describes the importance of farmers and agribusinesses' reliance on factors and events that occur internationally and determine the price

Faculty members center curriculum on agriculture finance, agricultural marketing, agricultural policy and economics of agricultural production.