Agronomy

Agronomy is the science of growing and managing crops to feed the world sustainably.

Agronomy puts science into action by helping manage the systems to grow the food, fuel, and materials the world depends on, while protecting the environment. You’ll use biology, plant science, soil science, chemistry, and data science to improve crops, protect soil and water, and help farmers make decisions to solve real problems. It’s a hands-on science that helps shape a healthier, more sustainable future.

Agronomists come to our science from many different backgrounds–urban and rural–and can have plenty or zero farm experience. What they share is a love of science to overcome the challenges involved in sustainably feeding people all over the world.

Agronomists use cutting-edge technology like artificial intelligence (AI), remote sensing, biotechnology, and precision equipment to help farmers feed billions in changing environmental conditions while protecting the planet. You are not just studying science. You are wielding it.