"I know of no pursuit in which more real and important services can be rendered to any country than by improving its agriculture"
-George Washington
The Department of Agribusiness, Plant & Animal Science prepares students for many exciting and challenging employment specialties, and offers a wide variety of course work in agriculture.
- The close relationship between teachers and students creates a learning atmosphere that encourages the development of the finest students.
- Students receive excellent training from case studies and practical "hands on" experience provided by work on the University farm, Livestock Center, internships, and practicum experience. Facilities include classrooms, laboratories, greenhouses, and a farm mechanics shop, University farm and livestock facilities used for faculty and student research.
Jobs
I heard people can't get a good job with an agriculture degree, but it's what I love. Is it true?
NO! This statement is not true. Actually the employment opportunities for students with a background in Agriculture are promising. According to employment projections from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, more than 2,000 jobs a year go unfilled in agricultural specialties, for lack of qualified people to hire.
So what kind of jobs can I get with an agriculture degree? Click here
Graduating and looking for a JOB in Agriculture? Click here for current job listings
or visit Ag careers.com
News and Notes
Welcome back to Fall semester. This section is to keep all of you updated and aware of what is going on in the Ag Department. All events and seminar information will be posted here. If you have something note worthy or that should be posted here, email Vanessa Thurgood at wil07047@byui.edu.
- PAS Meeting Wednesday Oct 28
- Volunteers needed for Scholarship Rodeo - Sat. Nov 7
Hydroponics Research Ag Rendezvous
Agrowknowledge Professional Networking
For societies/associations information click on PAS (Post Secondary Agriculture Students), Pre-Vet Society , ASA (American Society of Agronomy), or SAS (Society of Animal Science) at the top-right corner of the page.
Internships
Most majors require that you complete an academic internship before you graduate. An internship can serve as an invaluable experience as you prepare for your future career or even if you are still deciding what you want to do.
To learn more about internships in general, specific information on registration, course requirements, forms, and other logistical inquiries, explore the internship page.
To set up an intership contact Steve Zollinger of the college, or if you are already decided within your department contact:
- Jim Lamb (Animal Sciences)
- Greg Blaser (Agronomy/ Plant Sciences)
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Kevin Anderson (Ag Business)
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Larry Stephens (Ag Technology)
Need Help With Classes?
Don't hesitate to contact one of our teachers. However, for further help from the school click Academic Learning
Contact Us
If you are trying to contact the department dean, a teacher, or the secretary click the Contact button on the upper right hand corner of this page. There is also the Faculty button on the left side of the page that will give you faculty phone numbers and schedules.
Don't know who you need to contact:
If you dont' know who you need to contact you can call the Department Secretaries, Renae Zollinger, Ag Shop at (208) 496-2824, and Vione Migel, Livestock Center (208) 496-3170, they will direct you where to go.
Additional Information
