Agronomy (BS)
Iowa State University
Date Posted: Dec. 13, 2023
Submitted by: Robin Frederick
Sustainability Topic:
Curriculum
Content Type:
Academic Programs
Discipline:
Agriculture
Tags:
agronomy,
sustainable agriculture
Program Type: Baccalaureate degree
Description
The program prepares students for employment in crop production and soil management, yield forecasting, precision farming, plant breeding, agricultural business and industry, agricultural service organizations, environmental and natural resource management, and farm management. 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.