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Soil and Crop Sciences – International Soil and Crop Sciences

Do You Want to Develop the Science, Practices, and Technology to Feed the World While Minimizing the Environmental Impact of Agriculture? 

The International Soil and Crops Sciences concentration partners sociology, anthropology, and political science with soil and crop science coursework to gain a deep understanding of agriculture around the world and address global food production challenges.Many of the most exciting opportunities to improve agriculture are spread around the globe. International corporations are seeking graduates with global agricultural literacy.

Students in this concentration gain a deep understanding of the diversity of agriculture around the world, and graduate with the knowledge and skills to address global food production challenges.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

  • Skills and knowledge to solve problems in precision agriculture and biotechnology
  • How to utilize advanced information technology to drive decision making in crop production, soil and environmental management, and to develop new technologies
  • Gain a deep understanding of the diversity of agriculture around the world, and graduate with the knowledge and skills to address global food production challenges
  • Understand new technologies that enable unprecedented abilities to develop varieties of crops that are more nutritious, resilient to climate change and disease resistant to enable sustainable agriculture
  • Functions of soil organisms and their interactions with each other and the soil physical and chemical environment
  • Techniques to help restore our soils and prevent further degradation

Where You’ll Find Us

Teaching at ARDEC.

Agricultural Research & Development Center

Work directly with crops and livestock at this research and teaching complex — one of nine around the state.

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Nutrien Building

Our Soil and Crop Science Programs will return to the Nutrien Building when it opens the spring of 2022.

Interest
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Related Interests

  • Agriculture
  • Agronomy
  • Ecology
  • Environmental Science
  • Soil and Crop Management
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Related Careers

  • Education
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Environmental or Crop Consulting
  • Government Agencies and Non-Profits Organizations
  • State and National Park Services Seed, Chemical, or Fertilizer Companies
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Department Advisor

Chris Amerman

For more information, contact Chris Amerman, Academic Success Coordinator for the Agricultural Biology Undergraduate Major.