The production-agribusiness emphasis includes basic range science courses but expands training into production agriculture and agribusiness. Besides meeting the requirements of federal range conservation and soil conservation positions, additional courses taken in animal production, forages and agricultural economics prepare students for private sector careers in ranching, agricultural services and consulting. There are a wide variety of options for research from field to laboratory, teaching or extension or a combination thereof. Career research opportunities are available with government agencies, private companies and universities. Professional training can be obtained at the BS and MS levels.
Undergraduates can sometimes get part-time jobs in research laboratories.
Cooperative education programs provide specialized training while working in areas of selected specialization. Graduate students can normally get scholarships or asistantships. The Wildlife and Range Club develops professionalism in the field of range science and promotes fellowship among those studying range science and related disciplines. Ranch appraisal and inventory work. Rural housing and community resource development activities.