"Agriculture not only gives riches to a nation, but the only riches she can call her own"
Samuel Johnson quotes
What Can I Do With a Major in . . .
Agriculture
Why should I consider majoring in Agriculture?
What will I learn from studying Agriculture?
What are some of the interests and values related to Agriculture?
What career fields are related to Agriculture?
How can I learn more about Agriculture?
Why should I consider majoring in Agriculture?
Agriculture in today's world is a business, whether it be farm production, processing and marketing agricultural products, or supplying agricultural inputs. The Agricultural Business Management major studies courses in agricultural business and economics, science, and agricultural technology. Students learn to apply the concepts, principles and terminology of business (economics, management, finance, marketing and others) to real-world issues and opportunities in the agricultural and life sciences industries.
What will I learn from studying Agriculture?
Agriculture is the scientific study of the interaction between humans, natural resources, and livestock. There are several concentrations for agriculture including agricultural economics and commercial agriculture. The agriculture major is designed for students who desire an entry-level career in management positions in farm-related industries such as livestock and food products. This major combines elements of business, agriculture, and agricultural economics. With appropriate choices of elective courses, students can also prepare themselves for positions with financial institutions involved with agriculture industry.
What are some of the interests and values related to Agriculture?
Interest in preserving, studying, and managing many forms of natural resources, particularly those related to farming and animal husbandry
Enjoy learning about business strategies, supervising others, and may seek to become managers
Learn scientific theories or conducting research
Good at hands on work such as general repairs, drawing, and/or the use of many types of tools
Strong in the sciences, especially in biology
Enjoy outdoor activities and sports; hobbies may include ranching, attending rodeos, hiking, and skiing.
What career fields are related to Agriculture?
- Agribusiness Operations
- Agricultural & Biological Engineering
- Agricultural & Domestic Animal Svc
- Agricultural & Food Products Process
- Agricultural Business & Management
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Mechanization
- Agricultural Production Operations
- Agricultural Public Services
- Agricultural Teacher Education
- Agriculture, General
- Agriculture, Other
- Agronomy & Crop Science
- Animal Sciences
- Farm & Ranch Management
- Fishing & Fisheries Sciences & Mgmt
- Forestry
- Horticulture Operations & Management
- Horticulture Science
- International Agriculture
- Natural Resources Conservation
- Natural Resources Conservation, Other
- Natural Resources Management & Policy
- Wildlife & Wildlands Management
How can I learn more about Agriculture?
CAREER & ACADEMIC ADVISING CENTER
DISCOVER Career Guidance and Information System
Contact Source:
College of Agriculture & Life Science
Location: Benson 208
Phone: 208-496-2438
Email: aglifeadvising@byui.edu
