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Impact food, farming, and sustainability

Feed and protect the world with a major in agriculture.

Manage resources, care for livestock, research agricultural practices and more.

Why major in general agriculture at Missouri State?

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Plant a seed for growth

Want to dabble in multiple agricultural fields? Explore a wide range of classes in topics like food security, animal science and conservation.

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Get engaged in your learning

Take part in real world research and hands-on internships. Enrich your education in our crop-growing and animal care facilities.

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Pair ag with your other interests

Blend your industry acumen with other disciplines, such as chemistry, graphic design, writing, photography and public relations.

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Build a prosperous world

Champion agriculture in the workplace. Your knowledge will lead you to rewarding careers like farming, research and conservation.

Degree options

Find your foothold in a program that aligns with your academic goals.

This agriculture program is a track option within the Bachelor of Science in General Agriculture.

Other track options include agricultural communications.

Accelerated master's: Get a head start on your future

Earn graduate credit as you complete your undergraduate degree (major).

Agriculture minor

Already have a major? Enhance your degree with a minor in agriculture.

Related program: Build on what you've started

Are you pursuing an associate's degree in agriculture from a two-year institution?

Take the next step and complete your bachelor's degree in agriculture in just two years at Missouri State University through our pathways partnership. We can help you determine how your courses will transfer.

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Careers and Outcomes
Have flexible career aspects in fields like horticulture, food safety, livestock management, engineering, journalism and so much more.