Agriculture Marketing & Communications
Ag marketing and communications connects producers with consumers, driving sales and fostering positive relationships. This program focuses on the skills and techniques to enhance the visibility, reputation and sales of agricultural products.
Students learn skills in:
- Ag economics and communications
- Digital cameras and photography
- E-commerce, social media, electronic, and web publishing
- Advertising, marketing principles and strategies
- 25 credit certificate
- Online & hybrid course options
- Start in fall or spring
Program Delivery
- Students choose fully online or hybrid
- Hybrid option includes combination of online courses and in-person classes on the Willmar campus
- Full or part time
- Fall and spring start
Program Cost*
Tuition/Fees
- Certificate – $5,964
Additional costs
- Book costs vary
- Special fees: $100
- A Microsoft® Windows 11 laptop computer is required for all students enrolled in Ag programs. Tablets, Chromebooks, and Mac/Apple devices are not supported by D2L Brightspace, the system-wide online learning management system.
Program Highlights
Careers & Jobs
- Agriculture Marketing Specialist
- Agriculture Communications Specialist
- Agriculture Commodities Communications Specialist
- Communications Manager
Faculty
Jon Barka
Agriculture Instructor
Wade Gustafson
Agriculture Instructor
Erik Hoff
Agriculture Instructor
Thomas Lorang
Agriculture Instructor
Nate Lungren
Agriculture Instructor
Russ Peterson
Agriculture Instructor
Kari Slinden
Agriculture Instructor
Curt Yoose
Agriculture Instructor
Kim Tensen
Faculty Administrative Assistant
Sophia Berg
Meat Cutting Instructor
Grace Zeidler
Lab Assistant
Nicole Luhr
Agriculture Faculty
Wade Kallevig
Agriculture Faculty
