Why choose a 2-year Associate Diploma in Agriculture?
As the agriculture industry evolves, so does the need for skilled professionals to ensure sustainable food production.
At Ridgetown Campus, our two-year associate diploma program offers hands-on learning in agricultural production. Interested in crops, animals, business, and environmental sustainability? This skills-oriented program combines practical experience with technical and scientific information.
Program Benefits
4 areas of focus
Customize your studies with electives by specializing in crops, livestock, business, or resource management—or mix and match courses to build a broad range of skills. For course lists and the curriculum layout, refer to the Associate Diploma Calendar.
Co-op option
Complete one paid summer work term to build your professional network. Receive support, including a preparatory course and guidance from a Co-op Coordinator. Learn more about co-op at Ridgetown Campus .
Unique facilities
Ridgetown Campus is located on a 450-acre Agricultural Research Station, offering access to experiential learning grounds and a fully operational farm—including research plots and four teaching barns that support dairy, beef, sheep, swine, and equine learning.
What people are saying about the Associate Diploma in Agriculture program?
"At Ridgetown, we had a mix of classroom learning and hands-on lab work in the field. I liked this setup because it wasn’t just about learning theory; we actually worked with crops and animals, which made the technical side of things clearer and more relevant."
Adam Clark
2019 Graduate - Associate Diploma in Agriculture
"Ridgetown Campus was instrumental in preparing me for my career. Through hands-on experiences in courses like weed science, vegetable production and insect disease management, I am now in my chosen field as an Agriculture Field Technician."
Dakota Dawdy
2023 Graduate - Associate Diploma in AgricultureBenefits of having an Associate Diploma in Agriculture
97% employment rate within 6 months post-graduation
After gaining experience from leading experts and industry professionals, graduates launch careers in farm and resource management, primary production, agri-sales, crop advisors and more.
Prepare for key industry certifications
Our program provides a solid foundation for preparing for essential industry certifications, including the Certified Crop Adviser, Pesticide Applicator Certification, Farm Safety and Equipment Operation Certification and Nutrient Management Certification.
Transfer Pathway: Diploma to BSc. Agriculture Degree
Graduates of this program can be given multiple course credits toward the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture program at the University of Guelph, reducing your bachelor's program by 1 to 2 years. Learn more about transfer pathways.