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Institution
Washington State University
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Program Level
Associate Degree
Program
Agriculture and Food Security
Summary

Only available to undergraduate students enrolled before Fall 2023.

Students in this major are the protectors of the world’s plant-based food supply. The Agriculture and Food Security major prepares students to manage plant pests and diseases from a holistic perspective.

Students learn to understand the complexity of relationships within agricultural ecosystems, how external factors influence these systems, and how to effectively manage pests and diseases without incurring undue risks to human or environmental health. Course offerings begin with a strong scientific base in biology and chemistry, and expand to focus on crop science, soil science, integrated pest management, and plant pathology.

The major is an exciting blend of classroom instruction and field experience that is tailored to the eventual employment goals of the student. Graduates who can evaluate and diagnose pest and plant disease problems and recommend economically and ecologically sound ways to correct them are in great demand. Excellent employment opportunities exist with state, federal, and international agricultural, environmental, and regulatory agencies, agrichemical companies, agricultural and environmental consulting firms, food processing, forest product, and vegetable and seed companies, and a wide range of other agribusiness enterprises.

Employment and Career Possibilities Within This Major

  • Crop Consultant or Researcher
  • Seed Producer
  • Farm Owner or Manager
  • Soil Chemist, Researcher, or Manager
  • Greenhouse Manager
  • Soil Conservationist
  • Nursery Operator
  • Weed Scientist
  • Plant Breeder
  • Government Agency Employee
  • Plant Nutrition Specialist
  • AgriChemical Company Employee
Tuition Fees
35.00
Duration
Year
Application Fee
0.00
Living Costs
0.00
CertificateName
Agriculture and Food Security
Intake
January
Month Length
0
Year Length
3
Program Length
3 years
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