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LocationVermilion
CredentialDiploma
Program Length2 years
Delivery MethodFace-to-face

Dig into both the science and business of the crop sector with our crop technology program.

You'll learn agronomy, precision farming, sustainability and financial management.

You aren’t confined to classrooms. You’ll also get your hands dirty on the Student-Managed Farm - Powered by New Holland.

Use and calibrate the newest agricultural technology and software. You may even get a chance to try the latest New Holland combine.

Teamwork and collaboration are a big part of your SMF experience. As part of the crop unit you’ll make real world decisions about:

  • what to grow on the college farm 
  • managing production through to harvest 
  • how to market and when to sell your corps

On the business side, gain understanding about working with accountants, banks and business partners.

Along the way you’ll develop leadership and job skills. As a crop technology graduate, you’re prepared to run your own farm or work in the retail agriculture sector.

Requirements

More program details

Remember that studying includes other expenses than tuition and fees - you should also be budgeting for your accommodation and living expenses. Alberta student loan guidelines recommends $1,153/month.

Our tuition and fees page has details about academic, application and mandatory fees and their cost breakdown per term.

You can find your textbook list on the agricultural sciences textbooks and supplies page.

Your weekly class schedule can be found on your My Lakeland student portal when available. This is usually one month prior to the program start date.

Important dates found below include your tuition due date, your program registration/start date, events and holidays.

Dates are subject to change. We recommend you check here regularly for any updates.

Face-to-face on-campus important dates

2024
Aug 12 — Fees due fall term semester 1
Sept 3 —  Registration day
Sept 4 — First day of classes, semester 1
Sept 11 — Last day to add semester 1 courses
Sept 24 — Last day to drop semester 1 courses. Last day to withdraw from college with full refund less tuition deposit
Sept 30 — National Truth & Reconciliation Day, college closed
Oct 14 — Thanksgiving, college closed
Nov 1 — Last day to withdraw from semester 1 with W grade or change from credit to audit
Nov 8-11 — Fall break for students
Nov 11 — Remembrance Day, college closed
Dec 2 — Fees due winter term semester 2
Dec 13 — Last day of classes, semester 1
Dec 16-Jan 6 — Christmas break for students

2025
Jan 7 — First day of classes, winter term semester 2
Jan 13 — Last day to add semester 2 courses
Jan 28 — Last day to drop semester 2 courses. Last day to withdraw from college with 100% refund of semester 2 fees.
Feb 17-21 — Reading Week/Spring Break
March 14 — Last day to withdraw from semester 2 courses with W grade or change from credit to audit.
April 18-21 — Easter Break, college closed
April 25 — Last day of classes, semester 2
June 6 — Vermilion Campus Convocation

Please note these dates are subject to change.

2025

Aug 11 — Fees due, fall term
Sept 2 — Registration Day
Sept 3 — First day of classes, fall term semester 1
Sept 10 — Last day to add semester 1 courses
Sept 23 — Last day to drop semester 1 courses. Last day to withdraw with full refund of fees less tuition deposit.
Sept 30 — National Truth & Reconciliation Day, college closed
Oct 13 — Thanksgiving, college closed
Nov 3 — Last day to withdraw from semester 1 with W grade or change from credit to audit
Nov 10-11 — Fall break for students
Nov 11 — Remembrance Day, college closed
Dec 1 — Fees due, winter term
Dec 12 — Last day of semester 1
Dec 13–Jan 5 — Christmas break for students

2026

Jan 6 — First day ​of classes, winter term semester 2
Jan 13 — Last day to add semester 2 courses
Jan 27 — Last day to drop ​semester 2 courses. Last day to withdraw with 100% refund of semester 2 fees.
Feb 16–20 — Reading week/spring break
March 13 — Last day to withdraw from semester 2 courses with W grade or change from credit to audit.
April 3–6 — Easter Break, college closed
April 24 — Last day semester 2
June 5— Vermilion Campus Convocation

Double major at Lakeland

Spend another year at Lakeland and earn a second diploma. Crop technology diploma graduates can earn a second diploma in agribusiness in only one additional year

Degree at Lakeland

Enrol in Lakeland's bachelor of agriculture technology program. Keep ahead of the curve in the rapidly evolving world of ag technology with this degree program. It offers real-world experience with the latest agricultural equipment, software, hardware and digital devices.

2+2 options = diploma and degree in 4 years

After Lakeland, spend 2 years at another institution to earn another credential. Lakeland has transfer agreements with these institutions:

University of Alberta options include a Bachelor of Science in Crop Sciences or a Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Agricultural Systems.

Note: 48 credits transfer

University of Lethbridge options include a Bachelor of Arts in Agricultural Studies or a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Studies.

Both are post-diploma degrees.

Note: 60 credits transfer; 2.5 GPA required.

University of Saskatchewan is currently negotiating changes to transfer block credits.

Academic advisor

Discuss these and your other options with the agricultural sciences academic advisor:

Contact Allan:

  • email allan.macmillan@lakelandcollege.ca
  • call toll-free at 1 800 661 6490 ext. 8580
  • call direct in Vermilion at 780 853 8580
  • stop by his office in the Mead Building, MB 121
Lakeland student driving a combine

Enrol in an education in the real world. At Lakeland College, agriculture science students have access to high-end facilities, are involved in professional initiatives and have opportunities to grow in countless leadership opportunities.

Take a look for yourself and see what we are all about.

Learning in action

Lakeland students standing in front of tractor

Agriculture sciences opportunities go far beyond the field, offering you a wide range of career paths.

Whatever you're interested in, we'll help you get there. Start by seeing what could be in store for you and where our students and alumni have already gone.

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