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College of Agriculture and Life Sciences The Plant and Soil Science program allows students to expand their knowledge of science and apply it to plant production, landscape design, and environmental issues related to plants and soils. Our program provides a unique, interdisciplinary opportunity to study plant/soil ecosystems that are managed for food, feed, or fiber production, for landscape purposes, or for recycling/waste utilization, areas that are very important from societal and environmental perspectives. Our faculty represent the disciplines of agronomy, horticulture, entomology, plant pathology, and soil science. A Look at Our Program The Plant and Soil Science program integrates classroom and field experiencesand incorporates relevant environmental, social, and economic issues into the curriculum. It is flexible, allowing you to pursue your interest in plant production, landscape design, and environmental issues related to plants and soils, while preparing for career opportunities and graduate studies. Faculty help students develop individualized courses of study to match their interests and career goals. The following are areas of concentration within the program: Agroecology/Sustainable Agriculture Realizing that food and a healthy environment are necessities of life, this option focuses on studying ecologically sound agricultural practices from an ecosystem perspective. This holistic approach seeks to develop in students an understanding of the complex nature of managing agroecosystems that are environmentally sound, economically viable, and socially responsible. Science is integrated with small business management. A goal of this concentration is to develop a knowledge base and skills to critically analyze and address issues related to sustainable agriculture. | |
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