2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Agronomy Minor


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Program Contact/Coordinator
David Wright, Department Head
Brent Turnipseed, Undergraduate Teaching Coordinator
Department of Plant Science
Agricultural Hall 219
605-688-5123
e-mail: David.Wright@sdstate.edu
Brent.Turnipseed@sdstate.edu
http://www.sdstate.edu/ps/
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Program Description
The Agronomy minor provides training in plant, soil, and pest management.  This program can complement a variety of majors, enhancing agricultural related career opportunities in numerous sectors of the economy. Employment possibilities include careers in crop consulting, crop/plant research, and with private industry managing agricultural inputs such as pesticides and fertilizers; developing improved seed traits, plant sciences, genomics, and producing seed; and for work with government agencies, such as the Cooperative Extension Service, Farm Service Agency, Agricultural Research Service, and Natural Resources Conservation Service.

Additional Academic Requirements
Students must have a 2.5 GPA or higher and a grade of C or higher in the courses used to satisfy the Agronomy Minor.

Accreditation, Certification, and Licensure

Course Delivery Format
The program coursework is available on campus, in classroom and laboratory settings, as well as field-based settings.

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