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Agriculture Safety Certificate

 

Prepare for a safer, smarter future with UCM's Certificate in Agriculture Safety. Whether you're starting your career or are already a full-time professional, this certificate gives you the knowledge and practical tools to reduce risks, protect lives and promote responsible practices in today's evolving agricultural landscape.

UCM's Agriculture Safety Certificate equips agriculture professionals with essential safety training to meet modern industry standards. Learn how to identify and prevent common hazards, improve workplace safety and communication and implement best practices for equipment operation and livestock handling. 

A certificate program that works with your schedule

Our certificate program can be completed in as little as one year. It requires 15 credit hours completed across five courses, with some courses available as dual credit, online and in-person.

Who is eligible?

  • Working professionals in agriculture, natural resources or related industries who want to strengthen their safety skills and advance their careers
  • Current UCM Agriculture majors (certificate can be completed concurrent with the B.S. in Agricultural Science)

 

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Dr. Michelle Santiago
Department Chair and Professor
Grinstead 235C
Tel: (660) 543-4121
santiago@ucmo.edu

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Coursework that meets the needs of students and the UCM region

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Can be completed in as little as one year

What you will study

UCM's Agriculture Safety program is designed to support your growth as an agriculture professional. Throughout your studies, you will learn:

  • Identification and mitigation of common hazards in agricultural settings
  • Best practices for safely operating and maintaining farm equipment
  • Best practices for the safe and humane handling of livestock
  • Improvement of workplace safety culture and communication

 

Why UCM?

Earning an undergraduate certificate is an important step in advancing your career, and choosing the right university to pursue your studies can greatly impact your success. At UCM, we offer caring faculty experts and small class sizes so that every student, no matter their circumstances, receives individualized attention and guidance on their career goals. We also make pursuing your dreams affordable, with competitive tuition rates lower than many Missouri colleges and the national average. Plus, we offer the curriculum and resources necessary to get ahead in agriculture safety. Classes are designed to fit the unique needs of our students and our region, and we provide modern labs, facilities and 300+ acres of farmland for hands-on learning. 

What's required?

UCM's Agriculture Safety Certificate requires 15 credit hours. Some of the subjects you may study include:

  • Agriculture mechanics 
  • Animal handling
  • Farm machinery
  • Agricultural safety
  • Pest management

 

What you can do with a certificate in Agriculture Safety

UCM's  Agriculture Safety Certificate is designed to teach the skills needed to succeed in the modern agriculture industry.  Our certificate will prepare you to launch or advance a career in:

  • Farm and ranch operations
  • Agricultural equipment sales and service
  • Crop and livestock production and management
  • Ag safety compliance and inspection
  • And more!

 

 
 


 

 

 

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