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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.

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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.