Agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences

Agriculture, General: Agriculture, General

Agricultural Business and Management: Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations; Agricultural Business Technology; Agricultural Business and Management, General; Agricultural Business and Management, Other; Agricultural Economics; Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling; Farm/Farm and Ranch Management

Agricultural Mechanization: Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology; Agricultural Mechanization, General; Agricultural Mechanization, Other; Agricultural Power Machinery Operation

Agricultural Production Operations: Agricultural Production Operations, General; Agricultural Production Operations, Other; Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture; Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production; Aquaculture; Crop Production; Dairy Husbandry and Production; Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management; Viticulture and Enology

Agricultural and Food Products Processing: Agricultural and Food Products Processing

Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services: Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services, Other; Animal Training; Dog/Pet/Animal Grooming; Equestrian/Equine Studies; Taxidermy/Taxidermist

Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services: Applied Horticulture/Horticultural Business Services, Other; Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General; Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management; Greenhouse Operations and Management; Landscaping and Groundskeeping; Ornamental Horticulture; Plant Nursery Operations and Management; Turf and Turfgrass Management

International Agriculture: International Agriculture

Agricultural Public Services: Agricultural Communication/Journalism; Agricultural Public Services, Other; Agricultural and Extension Education Services

Animal Sciences: Agricultural Animal Breeding; Animal Health; Animal Sciences, General; Animal Sciences, Other; Dairy Science; Livestock Management; Poultry Science

Food Science and Technology: Food Science; Food Science and Technology, Other; Food Technology and Processing

Plant Sciences: Agricultural and Horticultural Plant Breeding; Agronomy and Crop Science; Horticultural Science; Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management; Plant Sciences, General; Plant Sciences, Other; Range Science and Management

Soil Sciences: Soil Chemistry and Physics; Soil Science and Agronomy, General; Soil Sciences, Other

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, Other: Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, Other

Agricultural business and economics

Description

This specialized major studies the relationship of economics and industrial practices in agricultural production, from harvest to consumption. The management of farms, ranches, and farm-related industry forms the core of the major. The management of public lands and waters is a related interest. Technical aspects of agriculture are intensely analyzed, since the ability to create practical solutions and get results are the intended outcomes of the degree. Marketing and business management are also important learning areas.

Plan of study

The plan of study usually shares the same core courses as an agricultural sciences major, including biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics. The curriculum progresses to agricultural production, economic analysis, futures market analysis, world economics, and production forecasting. Field trips involving close-up study of working farms to analyze agricultural business decisions and policy-making practices are included.

Expect to take

Chemistry with lab, biology with lab, calculus, economics of farm/ranch production, agricultural marketing, price analysis, land-use planning, statistical methods.

Suggested high school subjects

Advanced mathematics, advanced science, economics, college-preparatory business electives, computer studies.

General interest areas

Science, agriculture, economics, statistics, mathematical analysis, business.

Some career possibilities

Agricultural agent
Financial analyst
Agricultural economist
Food and drug inspector
Agricultural engineer
Forester
Agronomist
Lawyer
Commodity merchandiser
Range manager
Economic analyst
Teacher
Farmer/rancher

Some related majors

Agronomy and crop science
Geography
Animal sciences
International business
Business administration
Marketing
Business economics
Plant sciences
Ecology
Soils and water management
Environmental science

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