Agriculture/Agricultural Technology, General

Topics of Study

This broad major is intended to orient you to agriculture as a whole. You will study basic animal, plant, and soil science, animal husbandry and plant cultivation, soil conservation, and agricultural operations such as farming, ranching, and agricultural business. You will also study agricultural economics, pest management, biology, chemistry, and agricultural engineering and mechanics. You will apply this knowledge to jobs in the agricultural community such as farm management, marketing, consulting, teaching and technical services.

Degrees Available

• A certificate program is useful for learning about working on farms and gaining knowledge of modern farming techniques.
• A bachelor's degree is usually required to enter occupations related to this major, such as farm management, marketing, consulting, teaching and technical services.
• A graduate degree is usually required for advancement to administrative positions in business or higher education.