Farm Operation is a Diploma program offered by Fox Valley Technical College in Appleton, WI. Tuition is $5,400 total.
Program Overview
Do you want to be prepared to operate a farm some day? This program is designed for early career farmers, farm operation managers, and farm employees. You'll gain the skills needed to make sound business management decisions, care for livestock and crops, manage data, select appropriate equipment, and maintain the needed equipment. Your training focuses on integrative learning techniques to apply knowledge in your day-to-day farm activities and introduces you to the most up-to-date practices in production agriculture. Students will also build long-term industry relationships throughout the completion of this program. This program has a farm friendly course schedule to allow for classes to be completed from late fall to early spring to accommodate planting and harvest.
Application Process
- 1Submit ApplicationComplete the online application form with your personal information and educational background.
- 2Submit TranscriptsProvide official high school transcripts or GED certificate. Some programs may require additional documentation.
- 3Financial AidComplete the FAFSA to determine eligibility for federal financial aid. Meet with a financial aid advisor to review your options.Complete FAFSA Application
- 4EnrollmentOnce accepted, complete enrollment paperwork, register for classes, and attend orientation.
School Information
Campus
Career Opportunities
- Crop Producer
- Dairy/Livestock Herd Manager
- Farm Manager
- Farm Owner
- Feed Manager
Curriculum
| Component | Credits |
|---|---|
| Occupational Specific | 30 |
Program total: 30 credits.
Estimated Cost
Fox Valley Technical College publishes an estimated cost for this program: $5,400 based on current tuition and fees, plus $130 additional materials and supplies and $70 textbooks.
The college's 2026-2027 rate for Wisconsin residents is $157.45 per credit for both Associate Degree and Technical Diploma programs, with a $14.20 per credit student activity fee, a $6.00 standard material fee per lecture course, and $4.50 per semester for student accident insurance. Out-of-state tuition is $236.18 per credit and does not apply to online classes. The application fee is $30.00, non-refundable.
Accreditation
Fox Valley Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the Wisconsin Technical College System.