1. Agricultural Sciences in La Grande

Agricultural Sciences in La Grande

 
Undergraduate Program Fact Sheet
 Agricultural Sciences in La Grande

Choose Your Own Path

The Agricultural Sciences major gives students the freedom to design their own degree, and empowers students with the knowledge and skills to become leaders in communication and education, or in any area of agriculture. Learning within the Agricultural Sciences major is not limited to the classroom, and students are encouraged to gain real world experience, such as field-based internships, research, or study abroad opportunities.

Faces of AgSci

"Any advice I’d give is to find ways to get involved with your college! Whether it be through clubs, leadership, research, or even just going to events in your college, it’s extremely important to get involved in these types of activities." - Deborah Miller, Agricultural Sciences Major | Class of 2024

Degrees that Pay. Careers that Matter.

Job opportunities are abundant for graduates with expertise in food, agriculture, renewable natural resources, or ecological sustainability. This expertise helps solve the world’s most pressing issues in the arenas of world hunger, human health, and environmental conservation. Discover how you can build a meaningful career that helps make tomorrow better.

Examples of career paths with a degree in Agricultural Sciences in La Grande include:

  • Agronomist
  • Grower or Production Manager
  • Soil Conservationist
  • State/Federal Agency Specialist
  • Agricultural Sales or Marketing
  • Animal Breeder of Husbandry
  • Agriculture teacher/education
  • Agriculture commodity liaison
  • Commodity sales/broker
  • Farm or ranch manager
  • Field representative, food production or processing industry
  • Lending officer
  • Public relations or communications specialist for agri-business

Individualized Advising

Advisors help students develop their course of study. They are the students’ link to scholarships and campus resources, advise on matters of professional development, and point students toward experiential learning and leadership opportunities that will help them be successful in their agricultural or business careers after graduation. For Agricultural Sciences in La Grande advising, contact Penny Diebel

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Learning Outcomes

  1. Understanding of major agricultural themes and issues, domestically and worldwide
  2. Analyze the effectiveness of agricultural practices, sustainability issues and global agricultural movements and trends.
  3. Understanding of the effect of broad social, economic, and environmental forces upon the agricultural industry.
  4. Leadership and communication skills in agricultural communities throughout the U.S. and beyond.