Agriculture Marketing & Communications

Ag marketing and communications connects producers with consumers, driving sales and fostering positive relationships. This program focuses on the skills and techniques to enhance the visibility, reputation and sales of agricultural products.

Students learn skills in:

• Ag economics and communications
• Digital cameras and photography
• E-commerce, social media, electronic, and web publishing
• Advertising, marketing principles and strategies

* Tuition/fees and additional costs are approximate and based on 2025-26 school year.

• 25 credit certificate
• Online & hybrid course options
• Start in fall or spring

Program Delivery

• Students choose fully online or hybrid
  • Hybrid option includes combination of online courses and in-person classes on the Willmar campus
• Full or part time
• Fall and spring start

Program Cost*

Tuition/Fees

• Certificate – $5,964

Additional costs

• Book costs vary
• Special fees: $100
• A Microsoft® Windows 11 laptop computer is required for all students enrolled in Ag programs.  Tablets, Chromebooks, and Mac/Apple devices are not supported by D2L Brightspace, the system-wide online learning management system.

Careers & Jobs

• Agriculture Marketing Specialist
• Agriculture Communications Specialist
• Agriculture Commodities Communications Specialist
• Communications Manager