Based on professional goals and objectives, students majoring in Plant and Environmental Soil Science will select an emphasis in crops or soil and water. The crops emphasis focuses on the principles of production, management, marketing and use of fiber, forage, grain, biofuel and oilseed crops. The graduate in Plant and Environmental Soil and Science with a crops emphasis may choose a career in: education such as consulting, extension, or public relations, or in production agriculture such as biofuel or seed production, farming, or farm management.
Program Details
- Degree: B.S. Plant and Environmental Soil Science, Crops Emphasis
- Credit Hours: 120 total credit hours
Career Options
Soil and crop sciences graduates are poised to play a pivotal role in addressing global food security and sustainability challenges through a wide range of exciting career opportunities:
- Agronomy, working to maximize crop production by optimizing planting techniques, soil management, and crop protection strategies
- Soil science Research, delving into the complexities of soil composition, fertility, and conservation to develop sustainable agricultural practices
- Agricultural Consulting, assisting farmers in making informed decisions about crop selection, land management, and implementing cutting-edge technologies
- Agricultural Extension, sharing knowledge with farmers and the community to enhance agricultural productivity and environmental stewardship
- Agribusiness, pursuing roles in sales and marketing of agricultural products, precision agriculture, utilizing data and technology to optimize farming processes
