What can you do with a degree in Agronomy or Horticulture?
Becoming an agronomist or horticulturist is just the tip of the iceberg!
With a professional degree in
agronomy
, careers are possible in:
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Science
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- Biotechnology and research
- Plant Breeding
- Plant Ecology
- Preparation for Graduate school in Plant and Soil Science
- Plant and soil analysis laboratories
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Natural Resources
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- Soil and Water conservation
- Natural resource management
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Production
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- Crop management consulting
- Farming
- Ranching
- Rangeland management
- Seed production
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Development and
Education
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- Extension Education
- International Agricultural Development
- State and federal regulatory agencies
- Governmental service agencies
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Business
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- Agriculture Credit and Banking
- Agriculture Product testing and marketing
- Crop Insurance adjustor
- Farm Management
- Seed Industry agronomist
- Seed, fertilizer, or chemical sales and service
- Elevator co-op management
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Communications
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- Advertisement/Promotion of activities/programs/commodities/enterprises
- Agricultural reporting
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With a professional degree in
horticulture
, careers are possible in:
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Science
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- Biotechnology and research
- Plant Breeding
- Preparation for Graduate school for academic career
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Landscape Design
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- Commercial/Residential landscape design/construction
- Grounds/Parks/Campus management
- Recreational landscape management
- Arboretum/Botanical Garden management
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Turfgrass Science
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- Sod Production
- Golf course management
- Residental/Commercial turf establishment/maintenance
- Athletic field establishment/maintenance
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Business
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- Management of horticulture firms including:
- Floral shops
- Garden center
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Production
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- Field production of fruits/vegetables/ornamentals
- Greenhouse production of fruits/vegetables/ornamentals
- Nut culture and production
- Vineyard management
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Education
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- Extension Education
- State and federal regulatory agencies
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Communications
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- Advertisement/Promotion of activities/programs/commodities/enterprises
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