ScOpe: Agriculture

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Career Information
Click on the links below to access in-depth career information and assistance relative to this major:

http://www.cast-science.org/cast/src/cast_top.htm - Council for Agricultural Science & Technology
http://www.agronomy.org/ - American Society of Agronomy
http://stats.bls.gov/oco/ocos285.htm - Agriculture - Occupational Outlook Handbook
http://www.naicc.org/ - National Association of Independent Crop Consultants
http://www.agricareers.com/ - Farms.com
http://www.khake.com/page39.html - Agricultural Career Guide
http://www.agriculturaleducation.org/ci/default.htm - Agricultural Information & Education
http://www.careerage.com/resources/career_choices/agriculture/agriculture.shtml - CareerAge.com

Average Salary
This figure is based on the average salary of 2003 to 2006 graduates from 2003 to date. Keep in mind that this rate may vary depending on location, place of employment, and overall state of the economy. For more information about salary and projected employment rates, see the Illinois Career Information System Online. www.ilworkinfo.com. User name: ides. Password: jobs.

These hourly wages represent a limited number of survey responses. Those pursuing a transfer degree in Agriculture generally $21,000 to $30,000 in entry level positions.

AGRM (AAS) - Agriculture Business Management - $13.00/hr (with 1 graduate reporting).
SWC (AAS) - Swine Management - $9.00/hr
HRT (AAS) - Horticulture - $6.50 to $8.05/hr (with 2 graduates reporting). Some graduates will pursue small business ownership.
AGRB (Cert.) - Agriculture Production Management - $8.50/hr
AGRC (Cert.) - Agriculture Supply & Service - n/a
SWCC (Cert.) - Swine Management - $9.00/hr
HRT (Cert.) - Horticulture - $12.50/hr
ABF (Cert.) - Beef Management - $6.50 to $10.25/hr

Possible Employers:
The following is a list of local employers that have hired JWCC students who have completed agriculture programs:

Self-Employed
Arrow Seed Co.
Blue Creek Pork
Brandt Consolidated
Brookfield Farms & Stewart Farms
Broughton Bros.
Callendar Construction
Carpenter's Acres
Cooperative Plus, Inc.
Epperson Farms
Farmer's State Bank & Trust
Fuller Fertilizer
Froezner Farms
Gard Crop Service
Greenfield - White Hall Coop
Haynie Hall - ISU
M2G Farms, Inc.
Stoecker Farms, Inc.

Kuhns Equipment
Mashoff Pork Farms
McCleary Farms
Pikeland Pork
Prince Agri-Products
RVJ Grain & Livestock
Scholfield Veterinary Supply
Tenhouse Training Stables
U.S. Corps. of Engineers
Witte Farms

For More Information: Students are encouraged to visit the Ag and Swine Centers near Perry, IL to learn more about these programs. Call 641- 4558 to arrange for a visit. Horticulture classes are offered in Quincy.
Please contact the following faculty and staff to learn more about these programs:

Jeff Galle Agriculture Department Director 217-236-4711 217-641-4558 galle@jwcc.edu	Gary Shupe Agriculture Transfer Program Coordinator 217-641-4505 gshupe@jwcc.edu	Mike Tenhouse Agriculture Business Management Program Coordinator 217-236-4711 mtenhouse@jwcc.edu
Gary Wycislo Horticulture Program Coordinator 217-641-4511 gwycislo@jwcc.edu	JWCC Agricultural Education Center P.O. Box 419 Perry, IL 62362 Ph 217-236-4711 or 217-641-4558 Fax 217-236-4004 ag@jwcc.edu	Lynn Curry/Audrey Martin Administrative Assistant/Assistant 217-236-4711 curry@jwcc.edu or amartin@jwcc.edu

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