Agronomy Minor

Program Coordinator/Contact
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
E-mail: brent.turnipseed@sdstate.edu
www.sdstate.edu/ps
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Program Information
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.

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

• Students seeking Soil Science Certification should contact their advisor and refer to https://www.soils.org/certifications/cpss-cpsc
• Students seeking Certification as a professional agronomist should contact their advisor and refer to https://www.agronomy.org/certifications/cpag

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