Dream of managing a farm? Owning a ranch? Working in agricultural finance? Regardless of where your dreams lie, the farm and ranch management minor is a powerful addition to any UW degree.
This minor is specifically designed to enhance agriculture-related degrees and teach students to make better business, economic and resource allocation decisions.
Tuition and Fees
Program Requirements
The farm and ranch management degree is a flexible program that combines economics and agriculture fundamentals to prepare students for careers in management. Students take 28 credit hours of courses, including upper-level agriculture courses of their choice.
During your time at UW, you’ll have the opportunity to complete study abroad programs, work paid internships and join student organizations — all of which equip you for various careers in the ag sector.
Students must be pursuing an undergraduate degree at the University of Wyoming to declare a minor in farm management.
Study abroad and enhance your understanding of farm management both in the U.S. and abroad! Here’s more info on two of the programs offered by UW’s Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics:
Farm management grads are ready to take on a variety of careers in agriculture. Some of our students go on to manage farms and ranches, while others go into sales, distribution or marketing in the agriculture industry.
Farm and Ranch Management Careers
Here are some of the jobs and careers our alumni pursue:
The farm and ranch management minor prepares students for a host of exciting careers in the ag sector. Ready to get started? Learn about the internships, student organizations and study abroad programs offered by this unique program.
Networking Opportunities
Building a reliable network and gaining professional skills are key aspects of a successful career in agriculture. That’s why we actively engage with alumni and industry partners to give students opportunities for networking. Throughout your time at UW, you’ll have many opportunities to meet with successful professionals and tour various farms and businesses.
College of Agriculture Student Organizations
The College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources supports more than 30 student-led organizations that promote networking, community and skill development. Some of these organizations include:
American Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers and Ranchers
Wyoming Collegiate Cattle Association
ACRES Student Farm
Livestock Judging Team
Gamma Sigma Delta Honors Society
Paid Internships
Paid internships are an excellent way for students to gain practical skills and be compensated for their time. UW partners with a variety of businesses, banks and agricultural firms to provide paid internship opportunities to students.
Flexible Curriculum
Thanks to the flexible nature of the farm management curriculum, this minor pairs well with a wide variety of majors! In fact, this minor is a wonderful degree enhancement for anyone interested in production agriculture. While this minor requires 28 credit hours, you may overlap minor courses with your major, making it an easy addition to any degree.
- Benjamin S. Rashford, Department of Agricultural & Applied Economics Department
Head
College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources
Academic and Student Programs
Department 3354, 1000 E. University Avenue
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: (307) 766-4135
Email: uwyo_ag@uwyo.edu
