This degree program, you can expect to gain a strong foundation in agriculture. Because agriculture is so broad, you will focus mostly on agriculture, but a great option is to choose a minor or another double major if you want to be more specialized within the field. Within any Agriculture college department, there are many majors available such as Animal Science, Agribusiness, Food Science, and Horticulture. One couldn’t possibly learn about all the possible programs, so in an Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences program you will receive a broad view of agriculture as a whole.
Like any program in Agriculture, you can expect to take science and other field related courses. Because this field is so broad, often, the school will ask you to choose an appropriate minor that you can work with in your major. Here are some classes you may see in this program:
Due to this being such a broad program, it’s only available as a Bachelor’s degree. The reason being is that by the time you go on for a Master’s or Doctorate, you should have a better idea of what you what to focus on in the rest of your studies. Many schools offer concentrations within this field and help you pick a subfield within Agriculture; some concentrations include Animal Science, Applied Economics and Management, Crop Production and Management, and Sustainable Agriculture.
In this program, you will gain a variety of skills that you will be able to take with you as you enter the real world. These skills will continue to benefit you as you find employment and work within the Agriculture field. Here are a few skills you will learn:
There are several schools across the country offering this program. Some of the top schools among Agriculture are Penn State University, Cornell University, Virginia State University, The University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign), and University of California – Davis.
Depending on what concentration you choose, careers can differ. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, careers include being a farmer, an agricultural manager, or an agricultural scientist; you can work in food sciences, animal breeding, or horticulture as well. Once you choose a specialization, career opportunities will be much clearer.