Grow Your Future in Agriculture
The agriculture program at Allan Hancock College is designed with input from Santa Maria Valley agriculture industry partners to ensure that students are adequately prepared for local career opportunities in fields such as:
- agribusiness
- agricultural inspection
- agricultural science
- agronomy
- commodity sales and marketing
- crop advising
- crop protection
- farm/orchard/ranch management
- fertilizer consulting
- greenhouse and nursery operations
- horticulture
- irrigation consulting
- pest control advising
- pest management and control
- soil science
- weed science
Transfer Programs
This program will also adequately prepare students to transfer to a university for further study in many agricultural degree programs, including:
- Agribusiness
- Agricultural Education
- Agricultural Science
- Crop Protection
- Crop Science
- Fruit Science
- Plant Science
- Soil Science
- Sustainable Agriculture
- Vegetable Science
Degrees and Certificates Offered
Each program has unique requirements. The order in which you take courses may affect your completion time. Visit the links below to view the program requirements and a general semester-by-semester course schedule.
Associate in Science for Transfer- Agricultural Plant Science
Associate in Science for Transfer- Agricultural Business
Associate in Science- Agricultural Science
Associate in Science- Agriculture
Certificate of Achievement- Agriculture
Certificate of Achievement- Agricultural Pest Control Adviser Preparation (1 of 2): Crop Protection
To view all available degrees and certificates visit the Allan Hancock College course catalog.
Agriculture Clubs
Young Farmers and Ranchers (YF&R)
In partnership with the Santa Barbara County Farm Bureau, the YF&R Club empowers future
agricultural leaders through industry connections, internships, and outreach. The
club also supports Allan Hancock College’s agriculture program, student garden, and
fruit orchard.
Rodeo Team
The Rodeo Team Club welcomes students and supporters to compete in the National Intercollegiate
Rodeo Association (NIRA). Guided by an experienced coach and advisors, the team fosters
collaboration while preserving local rodeo traditions.
For details on joining an agriculture club, contact Erin Krier: erin.krier@hancockcollege.edu
Programs you may also be interested in exploring:
Department Chair
Wendy Hadley
805-922-6966 ext. 3841
wendy.hadley@hancockcollege.edu
Administrative Assistant
Christina McMillan
805-922-6966 ext. 3202
cmcmillan@hancockcollege.edu
Dean, Academic Affairs
Sean Abel
805-922-6966 ext. 3537
sean.abel@hancockcollege.edu
LOCATION
Santa Maria Campus
Bldg. M
Map of Building M Locations
805-922-6966 ext. 3202
FACULTY
Erin Krier
erin.krier@hancockcollege.edu
1-805-720-4928
1-805-922-6966 ext. 3305
Building K-202
