Agroecology
Dig in with our hands-on program in Agroecology and help meet our society's need for a sustainable food and fiber system.
This major combines a holistic approach to agriculture with ecological science to recognize how agricultural ecosystems can thrive and connect to the world around them.
Agroecology offers two options: Integrated Crop Management and Plant Science.
Why major in Agroecology?
You may choose this major if you want to:
- study the "big picture" of agriculture—how all of the parts work together
- help balance agriculture and the environment
- increase environmental awareness in food and fiber production
- learn more about biological controls and biotechnology
Career Opportunities for Graduates
The number of job openings in the agricultural industry annually exceeds the number of available qualified graduates.
A variety of career choices are available to you:
- Agricultural industry
- Cooperative extension
- Ecological research
- Environmental consulting
- Farm certification
- Farm management
- Government regulatory and research agencies
- National, state, or private agricultural land management
- Nonprofit and food advocacy organizations
- Soil and water conservation
- Soil mapping and site surveying
- Sustainable food production
