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, consulting, extension, production agriculture, and industry.
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
- 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
