Conservation Agronomist

You will graduate with a unique combination of agronomy, natural resources and environmental science coursework that includes hands-on soil health testing. Gain the expertise and knowledge to bridge the gap between production agriculture and environmental concerns to assist farmers in being effective producers of clean water and healthy soil. Cross-training experiences of the program include studies in sociology and psychology and real-world collaboration assisting other students in forming watershed communities.

You will also learn watershed ecology concepts, typical watershed structure and how watersheds work in size and over time. Learning about natural and human-induced changes in watersheds helps provide you with problem-solving skills to mitigate adverse effects on our environment. As a graduate you have the option of transferring to a four-year college to pursue a conservation management degree.