Offers student development in the areas of communication, business, management, and leadership through practical experiences and application of analytical techniques in the specialization areas of agricultural sciences and natural resources.

ARD is the only public entity in Nebraska charged with conducting agricultural research. It is part of a national network of state agricultural experiment stations at Land Grant Universities across the United States.

NCTA has several agricultural programs that will enable you to earn an Associate Degree of Applied Science in two years, or in just one year, earn a certificate. NCTA is committed to an experiential, hands-on learning environment. Our class size and laboratories are small which provide one-on-one individual instruction. If you are looking for a small college, with hands-on instruction, and a work internship program, NCTA is a great place to begin the rest of your life.