Why Barton?
Agriculture at Barton gives you a well-rounded education, one deeply rooted in tradition, yet focused on the future. Barton faculty is committed to your learning and ensures your academic success through faculty experience, exposure to the latest technology, and networking opportunities with Ag professionals.

These qualities coupled with the excellence of the program have led to an outstanding placement record for Barton graduates. Students from this program are currently employed as crop consultants, veterinarians, cattle accountants, agriculture producers, grain elevator managers and employed in feed yard management.

Barton’s Agriculture Program provides an opportunity to meet others with similar interests and take field trips to catch a glimpse into the real world of agriculture. In addition, the Agriculture Program provides internship opportunities and work-related experience in production agriculture, crop protection application and agri-business.

Barton Experience
With day, night, and online courses available, you create your own schedule! Plus, several scholarships and departmental awards are provided for Agriculture majors. Our central location makes us convenient to a variety of educational sites, workplace experiences, and cities in Kansas.

Program and Career Choices
Certificate, two-year technical and transfer programs are available. Certificate training provides opportunities for employment upon completion. A two-year degree can lead to careers in crop protection application, agri-business or production agriculture. In addition, you can easily make the transfer to a four-year college for careers as a crop consultant, teacher, veterinarian, extension agent, agricultural chemist or agri-chemical sales. Barton maintains excellent working relationships with universities in Kansas and in other states, making the transition easier. Other career paths include food science, animal science, pre-veterinary medicine, park management and conservation, agri-technology management, agricultural finance, horticulture and agricultural journalism.