Transfer Pathway to Associate of ArtsAgriculture
Grow Your Future in Agriculture
Agriculture feeds the world—and it needs skilled professionals. Start your journey with the Agriculture program at Three Rivers College and prepare for a rewarding career in a high-demand industry.
One out of every 10 jobs in Missouri is connected to agriculture, from production to agribusiness and food processing.
The Southeast Missouri region has experienced a 14% increase in agriculture-related jobs over the past 15 years, highlighting continued demand for skilled professionals.
Graduates can pursue careers in:
- Crop and livestock production
- Agribusiness and farm management
- Agricultural sales and consulting
- Precision agriculture technology
- Food production and processing
- Agricultural research and sustainability
Our curriculum gives you hands-on training at our livestock farm on how to become better herd managers, including courses that apply general management, economics, finance, and marketing concepts to the unique issues and demands of agriculture. Three Rivers offers challenging course work, close interaction with faculty, small class sizes, and individual attention.
Program specific Courses
- Plant Science
- Animal Science
- Agriculture Economics & Marketing
- Natural Resource Management
- Soils & Soil Fertility
- Integrated Pest Management
AA Agriculture
Launch Your Future in Agriculture with an Associate of Arts Degree!
Ready to grow your future? Our Associate of Arts degree with a focus in Agriculture is the perfect stepping stone for students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue a major in the agricultural sciences.
Experience agriculture from the ground up with hands-on training at our working livestock farm and our brand-new state-of-the-art Greenhouse lab! Learn how to manage herds, grow crops, and tackle real-world challenges using cutting-edge tools and techniques. Our engaging curriculum blends practical skills with essential knowledge in management, economics, finance, and marketing, customized for the demands of today’s ag industry.
At Three Rivers, you’ll thrive with challenging coursework, small class sizes, and personal guidance from experienced faculty who are passionate about your success.
Ag Facilities
Where Futures Grow—From the Ground Up!
Step into the heart of hands-on agriculture at the 100-acre Three Rivers Farm—home to the TRC Rodeo Team and a fully operational agricultural learning center. The far
m features a 42-stall barn, outdoor lighted arena, state-of-the-art livestock handling systems, a rotational grazing setup, and a student-managed beef cattle operation. Here, you’ll gain real-world experience by actively participating in daily farm management and livestock care. The addition of the new Farm Credit Southeast Missouri classroom at the college farm will further enhance learning opportunities, providing students with an even more comprehensive, hands-on agricultural education.
On the Poplar Bluff campus, our brand-new, high-tech Greenhouse lab offers cutting-edge tools in plant science and sustainable growing techniques, preparing you for the evolving challenges of modern agriculture.
From crops to cattle, both facilities provide immersive, hands-on learning experiences that equip you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to excel in the agriculture industry.
Instructor
Mrs. Kathryn Clark is an experienced agricultural educator and program coordinator with a strong foundation in both classroom instruction and hands-on industry application. Currently serving as the Agriculture and Forestry Instructor and Program Coordinator at Three Rivers College, she leads dynamic, career-focused academic programs that prepare students for success in the agricultural and natural resource industries. Her professional background includes more than a decade of t
eaching agriculture and mentoring FFA chapters at the secondary level, along with managing school-based greenhouses and shop facilities.
Raised in a multigenerational row crop farming family, Kathryn brings firsthand experience in cultivating rice, soybeans, corn, and sweet corn—instilling in her a deep understanding of the industry’s challenges and opportunities. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Education from Missouri State University and a Master’s in Educational Leadership from Southeast Missouri State University.
Join the Aggies Club
The Aggies Club is involved in campus, community, and industry activities. The club presents opportunities to help students network, grow as individuals, and provides hands-on experiences.
Contact Kathryn Clark at kathrynclark@trcc.edu for more information.
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Three Rivers College Catalog
Get information about core courses, electives and concentrations in our current academic course catalog.
