Agricultural Economics
In Agricultural Economics, students will explore the use of agricultural resources, statistics and data in production, and how it affects economic activity to make accurate predictions. Graduates will have the skills to enter the professional field in academia, the private industry, or government agencies such as the USDA.
Management and Marketing
In Agribusiness Management and Marketing, students will gain broad-based knowledge in management, marketing, and finance. Upon graduation, they can be employed as professionals in marketing, sales, advertising, and promotion of products or services in the agriculture industry.
Sustainable Agriculture
This interdisciplinary option of Sustainable Agriculture in Agribusiness provides students with knowledge in sustainable agriculture and management and business management skills to enter the professional field in a variety of roles in the public or private sphere.
Farm and Cooperative Entrepreneurship
Agriculture cooperatives enable farmers and other agriculture professionals to pool their resources and build sustainable communities by doing business as one unit. In this program, students gain knowledge about the structure of cooperatives and the skills to work in management, marketing and other departments to grow and maintain effective cooperatives.
Animal Science
This option provides students with knowledge in science of animal production and management to supplement their business management skills. Graduates will have a strong foundation for careers in industry, extension, agricultural marketing, and more!
Food and Nutrition
A combination of food sciences and business, this interdisciplinary path provides a broad nutrition background with effective business management skills. Upon graduation, students will be prepared for careers in the food processing industry and professions that develop foods that are nutritious and sustainable to make a difference in food and human health.
Natural Resources
This interdisciplinary option provides students with a broad-based scientific background and use of natural resources and business management skills. Students will be prepared for careers in conservation and resource management to develop sustainable practices in agriculture to protect and expand our resources.
Education
An interdisciplinary option that blends agriculture, business, and education, this path provides students with knowledge in business management and teaching. Program graduates will be equipped to teach business in middle and high school.
