Agriculture B.S.
What will I learn from this program?
You’ll learn practical skills and gain hands-on experience, and you’ll be able to choose from a variety of degree concentrations to suit your specific interests.
What can I do with a degree in agriculture?
Our agriculture program prepares you for a wide range of career options, including agricultural production, horticulture, equine and animal science, agriculture management, and agriculture education. You will also develop in-demand skills, such as oral and written communication, teamwork, critical thinking, and professionalism. Additionally, graduates are well-prepared to pursue graduate degree programs.
- Agricultural Consultant
- Agricultural Educator
- Agricultural Production Manager
- Agricultural Sales Representative
- Agronomist
- Animal Scientist
- Equine Specialist
- Farm Manager
- Food Scientist
- Horticulturist
- Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
- Crop Production Service
- EnviroFlight®
- Southern States
- USDA-NRCS
What makes Morehead state’s program different
You’ll get to learn by doing at the Derrickson Agricultural Complex, also called the University Farm, and Browning Orchard in nearby Fleming County. The 325-acre farm includes a large and small animal hospital, greenhouses, barns and livestock showing and husbandry facilities. The orchard gives you hands-on experience with large-scale fruit production. Students can even live on the farm in one of two recently built residence halls.
Admission to the program
You must be accepted to MSU to be a student in the agriculture program. See MSU Admission Requirements for more information. For full program details and a complete list of course offerings, visit the undergraduate catalog.
Explore options to tailor your agriculture degree to your specific interests.
Learn the business end of agriculture to prepare for a career in agriculture management, marketing and more.
Take a combination of agriculture and education classes to prepare for a career as an agriculture teacher in public middle and high schools.
Learn about the economics of agriculture through a combination of agriculture and business/economics courses.
Learn about the care and management of farm animals and livestock herds.
The general agriculture program provides an overview of the many facets of agriculture from the farm to the boardroom.
Learn about the care and maintenance of golf courses with our hands-on program. You’ll have the chance to learn by doing at the University’s Eagle Trace Golf Course.
Learn about plant care and maintenance, pest control, soil chemistry and more.
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Contact Information
Agricultural Sciences
325 Reed Hall
Morehead, KY 40351
EMAIL: agsi@moreheadstate.edu
PHONE: 606-783-2662
