Agricultural Technology

Learn the ins and outs of agricultural operations in one of Michigan's premier agricultural programs. We've teamed up with Michigan State University's Institute of Agricultural Technology (IAT) to give you a top-notch education. With this joint program, you won't skip a beat between Delta and MSU.

Apply for dual enrollment at both Delta College and Michigan State University IAT, Delta College Associate in Applied Science degree and a Michigan State University Certificate. All coursework through MSU IAT courses is delivered locally at Delta College or online. Depending on your career goals, two different tracks and pathways are available:

• Track 1: Agricultural Operations
• Track 2: Food Processing, Technology and Safety
• Pathway 1: Career option (more options for Delta College elective courses)
• Pathway 2: Transfer option (option to transfer for a Bachelor’s Degree)
  

With Delta's state-of-the-art technology and amazing instructors and MSU's education and agricultural history, you can't go wrong. Get started today. 

Program details

Our degree prepares you for careers in agriculture. 
 

Choose a track

Delta College offers students an opportunity to earn an Associate of Applied Science in agricultural technology and an MSU Certificate in one of two exciting tracks.

Agricultural Technology

The Agricultural Technology track provides practical training for rewarding careers in production agriculture. Students will take courses related to plant and soil sciences, precision agriculture, pest management, plant disease, farm management and more. They will also gain professional experience through a required internship.

Food Processing, Technology and Safety

The Food Processing, Technology and Safety track trains students to turn basic goods—fruits, vegetables, dairy and grains—into consumable food products. Students will learn to perform safety checks and product analysis in order to ensure the highest standard of quality and consumer safety. They will leave prepared for a rewarding career in the growing food processing industry.

Choose a pathway

Delta College offers students an opportunity to decide on one of two pathways that focus on their future goals.

Career pathway

The career pathway focuses on helping students with their career goals and offering more Delta College courses. Students can take more business courses, skill trades courses, and more for their elective requirements.

Transfer pathway

The transfer pathway focuses on helping students transfer to a four-year institution by completing the Michigan Transfer Agreement with Delta College. Students will work with the program coordinator to help plan courses that transfer to the institution of their choice. 

Get started

1. Apply to Delta College.
   Apply to Delta  
   
   
2. Apply to Michigan State University's Institute of Agricultural Technology (IAT).
   Apply to the MSU Institute of Agricultural Technology
   
   
3. Complete the Delta College new student checklist.
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4. Complete the MSU Institute of Agricultural Technology application checklist.
   Learn more about the MSU Institute of Agricultural Technology

Transfer

One of the best things about Delta College is the opportunity to start here and go anywhere. And, in the process, save thousands of dollars. It's a smart choice to get your associate's and then transfer on.

Delta works with many colleges and universities to provide associate-to-bachelor’s degree transfer pathways. Check out what's available in this career field.

Find transfer options  

Job outlook

Interested in a career in agriculture? Learn more about our region’s employment outlook and career opportunities you can pursue in this field of study by reviewing the sampling below. Visit Career Coach to search all careers.

 

“The farming community is like no other. Everybody helps each other out whenever they can. It’s amazing to be a part of something like that. This degree will not only allow me to continue the legacy of my family’s farm but contribute to the success of many other farms around the community.” 

Noah Koth
2024 Agricultural Technology graduate