Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (B.S.A.G.) Major in Agriculture

Texas State University

The Department of Agricultural Sciences offers programs reflecting the diversity of choices available and skills required in modern agriculture and its related professions. This dynamic, global industry uses new technologies to improve the production, management, manufacture, and distribution of food and agricultural products. Agriculture majors provide a broad exposure to agricultural disciplines. With this curriculum, students may expect to manage a ranch or a farm, or work in any career that requires a general agriculture education such as county extension agents, banking or government service.Based on a multidisciplinary approach, this major will expose students to the breadth of agriculture. Students will take classes in agribusiness, agricultural mechanics, agriculture education, animal science, horticulture, and soil science. For elective courses, students will be able to choose electives across agricultural areas or may wish to focus on an area, such as those listed above. According to ''The Future of Food and Agriculture – Trends and Challenges'' report by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization in 2017 areas of needed expertise from future agricultural graduates include global trade and food policy, climate change, food losses and food waste, transboundary pests and disease, governance for food and nutrition security, and agricultural productivity and innovation. Thus, this major is a foundation to address the transdisciplinary opportunities and challenges of 21st century agriculture and food systems.

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