Courses in Agriculture have 127,287 enrollees.
Studying this field will help us have food security and have an
environmentally-friendly agricultural methods.
A natural resources course covers topics pertaining to forestry, soils and wildlife.
Students learn about power sources, such as electric motors and combustion engines, as well as government regulations and programs that relate to
natural resource conservation.
The effects that current power sources have on the agriculture industry and what it
means for the future of natural resources and power are also addressed.
Horticulture is a science that studies plants, gardening and natural growth.
This course helps students develop skills in controlling plant growth and development.
Specific topics of study may include plant production, pruning,
regulations of plant growth and storage processes.
Horticulture courses may also cover marketing concepts in horticulture.
Depending on the focus of the agriculture program, animal science classes may focus on all animals or be specific
to horses, cows, and other farm animals.
Students learn about animal development from a biological standpoint.
Specific topics in animal products, animal feeding and animal breeding are also covered.
During an animal science
course, students learn the history of the animal industry, animal disease and current trends in animal rearing as well.
Agriculture students learn about soils and pesticides to understand the chemical make-up and effect that these
elements have on crop growth.
A soils and pesticides course covers conservation of water and soil, fertilizer use and
soil formation.
It is a course that is delivered in lecture and lab format so that students may apply their skills to
live scenarios.
This course that may also cover soil types specific to the state in which the agriculture program is taught.
Whether providing crop or animal food, farmers and others in the agriculture business need a strong understanding
of the food system and processes.
Students in this course study the food system as it relates to the current
economy, health factors and regulatory laws.
Specific topics of study may include political systems, health, environment,
food retailing and international food regulations.