General Agriculture Diploma

A Stable and Growing Field

A general agriculture diploma equips you with essential skills in farming, plant science, and animal care. You understand how to use the latest technology to improve yield and manage agriculture operations large and small.

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General Agriculture at a Glance

Degree
Diploma
Length of Study
1 year
Course Format
Face-to-Face
Classes Meets
Daytime
Program Start
Fall, Spring, Summer

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Hawkeye's Farm Lab

225

Acres Corn, Soybeans, and Alfalfa

35

Acres of Pasture

500

Piglets Born Each Year

39

Head of Cattle

Your Agriculture Career

The changing face of agriculture has resulted in new and challenging career opportunities. Graduates work in fields and offices with individual farmers and large farming operations on all aspects of agriculture, including:

  • Agriculture technology
  • Agriculture production
  • Agriculture sales and marketing
  • Crop Scouting
  • Pesticide Management
90%

of Iowa is farmland

1 in 5

Iowans work in agriculture

$159.5B

Iowa Ag Economy

87K

Farms in Iowa

" Because of Hawkeye, I found my passion for agriculture, and a career path I really want to get into. "
  • Reece Sowell | Ag Business Management '24

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How to Get Started

It’s simple! Complete these steps:

  1. Apply for admission at Hawkeye.
  2. Send official transcripts to Admissions.
  3. Demonstrate college readiness.

Check the status of your application at any time by logging into your admissions account.

Program Contacts

Admissions

Main Campus
Hawkeye Center 134
319-296-4000
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Regular Hours — Spring 2025

Monday – Friday 8 AM – 4:30 PM

Academic Advisors

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Faculty Advisors

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Amber Greiman
Main Campus
Bremer Hall 111A
319-296-2329 ext.1115
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Brian Zuck
Main Campus
Bremer Hall 111E
319-296-2329 ext.1116
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