Agriculture

Plant the seeds of your success

Interested in studying agriculture? Earn an Associate in Science degree with an emphasis in General Agriculture or Agribusiness at McLennan Community College.

Discover Your Future in Agriculture at McLennan Community College

Ready to grow your future from the ground up? At MCC, our Agriculture Program blends hands-on learning with cutting-edge science to prepare you for high-demand careers in agronomy, agribusiness, animal science, horticulture, sustainable food systems, and more. Whether you’re passionate about feeding the world, conserving natural resources, or managing modern agricultural operations, you’ll gain real-world experience through labs, fieldwork, and our university partners.

With small class sizes, supportive faculty, and affordable tuition, you'll be set up for success. Come cultivate your passion and make an impact with a degree that grows with you.

Start here. Grow Anywhere.

Think agriculture is low tech, traditional farming that doesn't require higher education? Think again.

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MCC/Texas A&M University Kingsville Partnership

Beginning Fall 2025, MCC’s Associate of Science with Emphasis in Agriculture and Associate of Science with Emphasis in Agribusiness past graduates and current students with 2.0 GPA’s or higher are eligible for guaranteed acceptance into Texas A&M University Kingsville Bachelor’s of Science degrees in Agribusiness, Ag Science, Agronomy, Environmental Science, Horticulture, and Agribusiness – Ranch Management. This agreement includes TAMUK offerings at the RELLIS campus in Bryan. For more information, contact Dr. Christi Esquivel, Division Chair cesquivel@mclennan.edu , for details.

MCC Agroecology Technician Program - Still Spots Available but Time is Running Out

Through the USDA NIFA Agricultural Workforce Training Grant, MCC has designed an agroecology technician certificate especially developed with high school students in mind. The first certificate class will be offered in Fall 2025 for FREE through hybrid learning; 70% online and 30% at MCC’s Highlander Ranch. There are still spots available. Interested high school students should contact Dr. Christi Esquivel, Division Chair, cesquivel@mclennan.edu, for the deadline to apply is August 15, 2025

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Contact Kirk Schlemmer (kschlemmer@mclennan.edu, 254-299-8688) for more information.

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