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Department of Applied Plant Science

Department of Applied Plant Science

Nurture understanding of both the art and science of Horticulture and Agriculture.

Beautify the Earth

Thomas E. Ricks Garden Tour

Students learn experimentally in the classroom, laboratory, greenhouse, the ten-acre Thomas E. Ricks demonstration garden, and the farms as they pursue an Associates or Bachelors Degree. Using the mediums of plants and technology, students develop habits of hard work, enlightened minds, and healthy living that assist in gainful employment opportunities.

The purpose of the Department of Applied Plant Science is to prepare graduates with a foundation of artistry, technology, and science for careers in horticulture, agronomy, crop and soil science, and agricultural technology.

Associate Degrees We Offer

Students in Ben Romney's Floral Design class practicce making bouquets.
Floral Design (A.A.S.)
Students will learn about floral marketing, the artistry of wedding and event flowers, and how to create interpretive and competitive designs.
Student caring for tomatoes in the Hydroponic Greenhouse.
Horticulture (A.A.S.)
Students develop a knowledge in a variety of careers in caring for, growing, and designing things related to plants. Students will also be able to understand the business practices in horticulture.
Chris Humphreys class out in the field tomorrow doing some evaluations on the Idaho wheat commission trials, a MSR research program.
Plant Science & Technology (A.A.S.)
The Plant Science and Technology program is designed to help students prepare for careers in the plant-based agricultural sector of the economy. The program integrates the science and technology foundational to agronomic and horticultural crop production.

Minors We Offer

Horticulture
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The BYU-Idaho Plant Shop houses a variety of plants for purchase and is a fun place to make your own succulent garden! August 2023.
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