Agriculture

Career Outlook

The field of agriculture includes a very broad range of career fields. Some of the ares include agronomy, animal science, equine science, horticulture, engineering/mechanization, communication/public relations, precision agriculture, veterinary medicine, education and business. Job opportunities are numerous, and agriculture graduates are in high demand. A brief list of agricultural positions might include plant breeder, soil scientist, soil conservationist, extension agent, sales representative, banker, teacher, nursery specialist, landscape designer, greenhouse manager, farmer, animal nutritionist, animal breeder, economist, forester, processor, veterinary technician and veterinarian. Starting salaries for a B.S. graduate are very competitive with other academic disciplines.

Specialization Options

The School of Agriculture offers undergraduate and graduate curricula leading to degrees by specializing in:

Department of Agricultural Science

Agronomy
- Sales/Production Emphasis
- Research Emphasis
- Practicum Emphasis
Agribusiness Economics
- Crop Production Emphasis
- Marketing/Management Emphasis
- Entrepreneurship Emphasis
- Global Emphasis
Agricultural Education
Agricultural Systems Technology
Horticulture
Agriscience Technology
- Communications/Public Relations Emphasis
- Emerging Technology Emphasis
- Agriculture Public Service/Leadership Emphasis
- Agricultural Technology Emphasis

Department of Animal and Equine Science

Animal/Equine Science
- Food Animal Emphasis
- Equine Management Emphasis
- Equine Science Emphasis

Department of Veterinary Technology and Pre-Veterinary Medicine

Veterinary Technology
- Animal Health Technology Emphasis
- Zoology Animal Health Technology
- Large Animal Emphasis
Pre-Veterinary Emphasis

Facilities

School of Agriculture facilities include classrooms, laboratories and offices housed in the south wing of the Oakley Applied Science Building, the A. Carman Animal Health Technology Center, the E.B. Howton Agricultural Engineering Building, the Equine Instructional Facility, greenhouses and three farm complexes located near campus.

The horse and beef facilities are a part of the farm-laboratory complex. The West Kentucky Livestock and Exposition Center is utilized for equine and rodeo classes, contests, field days, judging contests, clinics and numerous agriculture activities.

Organizations

Agriculture Leadership Council
Alpha Gamma Rho
Alpha Tau Alpha
Agriculture Ambassadors
Agribusiness Club
Agricultural Engineering Technology Club
Agronomy Club
Animal Health Technology/Pre-Vet Club
Alpha Zeta
Block and Bridle
Collegiate FFA
Equestrian Team
Horseman's Club
Horticulture Club
Rodeo Team/Club
Soil Judging Team
Sigma Alpha

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