What Can I do With a Major

Major: Agronomy

Description of Major:

In this program, you will study general plant science, including the breeding, cultivation, and production of agricultural plants. You will also focus on the chemical, physical, and biological relationships of crops and the soils nurturing them, and on the study of rangelands and grasslands and the principles of environmental balance. You will learn about the growth and behavior of agricultural crops, the development of new plant varieties, and the scientific management of soils and nutrients for maximum plant nutrition, health, and productivity. This includes instruction in plant pathology and physiology, weed and crop science, and environmental toxicology.

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Related Career Titles:

Biologist
Ecologist
Environmentalist/ Environmental Scientist
Farmer
Lobbyist
Botanist
Groundskeeper (Gardener)
Nursery/Greenhouse Worker
Horticulturist
Landscape Architect
Range Manager
Soil Conservationist
Plant Scientist
Consultant
Extension Agent
Golf Course Superintendent
Golf Course Assistant Superintendent
Lawn Care Specialist
Soil Conservationist
Agricultural Chemical Sales
Soils Specialists
Sales Representative
Seed Specialist
Sportsturf Manager
GIS Technician
Agronomist
Assistant Golf Course Manager
Soil Scientist
Loan Officer
Spray Technician

Employment Areas :

State/Federal government
Colleges/Universities
Laboratories
Environmental agencies
Nature centers
Military services
Business and industry
Chemical companies
Landscape design companies
Garden centers
Parks
Golf courses
Extension services

Related Links:

American Farm Bureau Federation
www.fb.com

American Society for Horticultural Science
www.ashs.org

American Society of Agronomy
www.agronomy.org

American Society of Landscape Architects
www.asla.org

American Society of Plant Biologists
www.aspb.org

Weed Science Society of America
www.wssa.net

Soil Science Society of America
www.Soils.org