Two new agriculture programs are approved at NICC

NICC trustees have approved two new agriculture programs at the Calmar campus.

The new Swine Production certificate program will develop the fundamental skills students need to manage a farrow to finish swine operation as they learn about animal health, nutrition, husbandry, genetics, pork quality assurance standards, record-keeping and bioscience. The Swine Production career pathway certificate can lead directly to employment to help meet local business workforce demands, or graduates may transfer their credits to enter the Agriculture Production degree program.

The new Veterinary Assistant program will provide students with a background in livestock production, companion animal care, anatomy, veterinary terminology, clinic reception and administration operations. After earning the certificate, graduates are qualified for in-demand veterinary assistant positions and may choose to continue their education in the Large Animal Veterinary Technician degree program.