Plants and the Green Industry
Study plants and the green industry with Ag Sciences.
Do you see yourself developing urban farms that feed your city? On a mountaintop flying drones measuring forest growth? Implementing natural systems to improve water quality in the Chesapeake Bay? Designing the world’s next great golf course? If plants or the green industry are your future, explore the variety of opportunities provided by the College of Agricultural Sciences!
Interest Area Visits for Prospective Students
Visit us to learn about majors and careers that relate to your passions! Book a time to see us on campus or schedule a virtual visit to learn more about our college, majors, and community.
Prospective Student Visit: Plants and the Green Industry Interest Area
February 17, 2025
University Park, PA
Prospective Student Visit: Plants and the Green Industry Interest Area
March 24, 2025
University Park, PA
Prospective Student Visit: Plants and the Green Industry Interest Area
April 18, 2025
University Park, PA
Majors
The following majors each offer a unique pathway to careers associated with plants and the green industry. Curious? Dive into each web page and request information to learn more.
Combine the study of engineering technology, natural resources, and agriculture with the fundamentals of business, entrepreneurship, and management.
Develop a broad, practical background in all aspects of the science and business of agriculture while focusing your expertise with a required minor.
Apply engineering design and analysis to solve critical sustainability issues such as food production, environmental stewardship, and new bio-based product development.
Turn your passion for environmental protection and sustainability into a rewarding career with our science-based Environmental Resource Management major.
Develop the hands-on, science-based knowledge and skills required to professionally manage forest ecosystems with a focus on conservation and quality of life.
Combine plant science, creative design, technology, and entrepreneurship to create a rewarding outdoor career in an industry experiencing enormous growth.
Set yourself up for a rewarding career by first gaining a deep understanding of the science and business of plant life through our classes, labs, and nearby greenhouses and research farms.
Stand out with a degree from the nation’s largest turfgrass program that combines science and management knowledge for a credential with immediate industry recognition.
Minors
Minors can be a great complement to your major and help you to refine your personal and career goals. Here are just a few examples.
A science-based study of the principles and practices of field crop production and the conservation of soils and land resources
The science-based study of how trees grow and respond to their environments, as well as techniques used to cultivate and manage them
The study of insects and arthropods and their positive and negative effects on agriculture, biodiversity, disease, and the environment
Providing students with both an overview and an in-depth, science-based understanding of the principles and practices of growing specialty plants
Hands-on, interdisciplinary minor covering off-road equipment topics like electronics, power generation, transmission, traction, ergonomics, and safety
Research-focused learning about the causes of plant diseases and organic and inorganic control measures
Ag Journeys
Here’s a glimpse of life in ag from a student perspective.