Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Agriculture and Food Security] From Washington State University

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.

Careers

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.

Employment opportunities are available in a wide variety of settings. For instance:

• Agrichemical Companies

• State Agencies

• Federal Agencies

• International Agriculture

• Environmental and Regulatory Agencies

• Agrichemical Companies

• Agricultural and Environmental Consulting Firms

• Food Processing

• Forest Products

• Vegetable and Seed Companies

Agriculture and food security majors often work as:

• Crop Consultant or Researchers

• Farm Owners or Managers

• Greenhouse Managers

• Nursery Operators

• Plant Breeders

• Plant Nutrition Specialists

• Soil Chemists

• Soil Conservationists

• Weed Scientists