For undergraduate curriculum in agronomy, see College of Agriculture . The Department of Agronomy provides a curriculum for students interested in crop science, soil science, agricultural meteorology and environmental science. Students selecting agronomy as a major will elect an option in general agronomy, environmental science, or science. Graduates have the theoretical and practical knowledge needed for efficient and sustainable production of food, feed, and fiber. They have a broad understanding of the role and diversity of plants, soils, and climates of the world.
Graduates are skilled in communications, problem-solving, and working effectively with others.
They understand the ethical, cultural, and environmental dimensions of issues facing professionals in agriculture and natural resources. An agronomy major prepares students for employment in agricultural business and industry, agricultural service organizations, crop production and soil management, environmental and natural resource management, farm management, and governmental agencies. Graduates pursue careers in the seed, fertilizer, and agricultural chemical industries as field agronomists, crop and soil management specialists, research technicians, sales and marketing specialists, and production managers. State and federal agencies employ agronomists as extension specialists, county extension directors, environmental and natural resource specialists, research associates, soil surveyors, soil conservationists, and in regulatory agencies as plant, food, and grain inspectors. Additional areas of work open to agronomists include integrated pest management, land appraisal, agricultural finance, turfgrass management, and the home lawn care industry.