South Central College

This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Agribusiness Instructor T.J. is a graduate of the University of Minnesota and is the Agribusiness Department Chair.  Prior to teaching at the College, T.J. taught high school agriculture for twelve years in Springfield, MN. T.J.’s teaching responsibilities include courses in Agribusiness Financial Management, Employability Training, and Welding.

This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Agribusiness Instructor Amy is a graduate of the University of Minnesota.

This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Agribusiness Instructor Bruce White is an Agribusiness Service Technician Instructor at South Central College. He teaches a variety of classes including power trains, hydraulics, gas and diesel engines 1 and 2 and tractor repair 1 and 2. He holds an A.A. from Worthington Community College and a B.S. from the University of Minnesota. Prior to teaching, he worked as a farm credit loan officer, managed a hog facility and worked as a mechanic for Seneca Foods, bringing a wealth of knowledge in agriculture to his teaching. Bruce and his wife Romi, have 3 children and 9 grandchildren. He participates in the Military Honor Guard and enjoys farming.

This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Agribusiness Instructor Jim Zwaschka has been an Agricultural Service Technician Instructor at South Central College for 5 years, but has been teaching fire training at SCC for long before that. He also worked at a local Case IH dealership for 23 years, prior to becoming an agricultural service instructor. Jim holds degrees as an Agricultural Service Technician, Fire Fighter I and II and Fire Instructor. He is currently completing his B.S. in Career and Technical Education from Bemidji State University. In 2009, Jim was awarded the FITOAM Fire Instructor of the Year. Jim and his wife Tami have 2 children. He enjoys antique tractor pulling and his time as Captain of North Mankato Fire.

Farm Business Management 

This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (507-332-5813) Eric Kinsley is a Farm Business Management Instructor in the Faribault area.

This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (507-389-7391) Tina has been a Farm Business Management Instructor at South Central College for the past 5 years, working in the Mankato and New Ulm area. She has a B.S. in Agricultural Studies from University of Wisconsin-River Falls, and a M.Ed from the University of Minnesota. Previously, she worked at United Farmers Cooperative in Farm Equipment and Grain Systems Sales. She has also works for her family's dairy farm. Tina and her husband, Kyle have 1 son. Tina enjoys farming with her husband a parents, and like to cook and bake for her family and friends.

This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (507-995-5346) Myron is in his 9th year as a Farm Business Management instructor at South Central College. Myron has his B.S. in Agriculture Education from the University of Minnesota and has been a Certified Crop Advisor since 1993. Myron and his fiancé Carol enjoy many hobbies and activities including gardening, woodworking, fishing and other remodeling projects. Myron serves on the McLeod County Corn and Soybean Board and was a state director for 3 ½ years. He was able to participate in the first Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council "See for Yourself" trip to China. He also currently serves as Treasurer for the National Farm and Ranch Business Management Education Association.

This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (218-330-7355) Previously, Denise taught agriculture and FFA for 18 years at Brainerd High School. Denise holds a B.S. in Agricultural Education from the University of Minnesota. She is a member of the MAAE, an MN FFA Honorary Degree holder and a past MN State FFA Officer. Denise and her family show horses, and she also serves as a horse judge and 4-H volunteer.

This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (507-380-8269) Brent is one of the newest faculty members at South Central College. He has worked as an agriculture loan officer, a financial and credit analyst for AgQuest, and an accounting analyst for Wakefield Pork. He and his wife Lori, have 2 children. Brent is also a member of the GFW FFA Alumni Association, a Legion baseball coach, the GFW Athletic Boosters President, and is a board member for the Winthrop Game Protective League. 

This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (507-766-6677) Wayne is a Farm Business Management Instructor in the Sleepy Eye area.

This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (507-766-3263) Jason is a Farm Business Management Instructor in the Mankato area.

This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.(507-521-1232) Todd has been with South Central College in the past as a Farm Business Management, but recently joined the FBM team again in 2016. He serves the Waldorf-Pemberton area. 

This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (507-351-0463) Pam is a Farm Business Management Instructor at South Central College. Pam earned her B.S. in Agriculture Education from the University of Minnesota. Prior to working at South Central, Pam worked for Land O'Lakes as a Livestock Production Specialist. Pam serves on various local and state boards and is an active MN Farm Bureau member. Pam has 2 children that are active in 4-H and FFA. They all enjoy working with 4-H and FFA programs. They take every opportunity they can to share the story of agriculture. Pam enjoys gardening- vegetables and flowers, and watching her children play football, baseball and softball. 

This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (507-332-5836) Mark is a Farm Business Management Instructor in the Faribault area.

This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (507-332-5837) Jeff is a Farm Business Management Instructor in the Faribault area and started in 2015. Prior to that, he worked as an Agronomist for 10 years and as a Commodity Broker and Marketing Advisory for 15 years. Jeff has a B.S. in Agronomy and Agricultural Economics. He also volunteers as a 4-H leader, and serves as the secretary of the Dakota/Rice Corn and Soybean Growers. He and his wife Kathryn, have 3 children.

This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (507-848-5527) - Ryan is a Farm Business Management Instructor in the Blue Earth area.

This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (507-720-2322) - Rose is a Farm Business Management Instructor in the Fairfax area.