Agriculture
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Agriculture, B.S. (Agribusiness Management Concentration)
Agriculture, B.S. (Agriculture Engineering Technology Concentration)
Agriculture, B.S. (Agronomy, Soils and Natural Resources Concentration)
Agriculture, B.S. (Livestock Management Concentration)
Agriculture, B.S. (Fruit, Vegetable, Nursery and Greenhouse Production Concentration)
Agriculture, B.S. (Turfgrass and Landscape Concentration)
Animal and Veterinary Sciences, B.S. (Animal Science Concentration)
Animal and Veterinary Sciences, B.S. (Pre-Veterinary Concentration)
Degree Concentrations
B.S. in Agriculture with concentrations in:
- Agribusiness Management
- Agriculture Engineering Technology
- Agronomy, Soils and Natural Resources
- Livestock Management
- Fruit, Vegetable, Nursery & Greenhouse Production
- Turfgrass & Landscape
B.S. in Animal and Veterinary Sciences with concentrations in:
- Animal Science
- Pre-Veterinary
A.A.S. in Agriculture with concentrations in:
- Agriculture Systems Management
- Agribusiness Management
- Floriculture/Greenhouse Management
- Landscape Horticulture
- Livestock Management
- Turfgrass Management
Minor with concentrations in:
- Agriculture
- Soils
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Who Would be Interested in Agriculture?
Students who:
- Want to be part of the solution to the world's biggest problems
- Enjoy the outdoors and want to be connected to nature
- Are interested in a field with a good job outlook
- Have a broad view of the world yet understand the importance of specific knowledge
- Prefer to have hands-on experience along with solid academic training
Why Agriculture?
- Agriculture accounts for about 20% of the US economy
- Projections indicate there will not be enough agriculture graduates to meet the demand
- Wide variety of good job prospects in various fields in agriculture, horticulture, as well as opportunities for entrepreneurs
- Faculty committed to the professional growth and development of our students
- Small classes, family atmosphere
While fewer people work directly in production activities, many options and opportunities exist for graduates such as:
- Entrepreneurs
- Agricultural Services
- Multinational Corporations
- Graduate Studies
- Internships are also available with a wide array of employers
What Are the Requirements to be Admitted to this Program?
There is no need to have a farm background! Students may select any of the Agriculture concentrations upon applying to the university.
Where Are Recent Graduates Employed?
- Agency Manager, Kentucky Farm Bureau
- Graduate Student, University of Kentucky
- Marketing Manager for Beef & Dairy, Neogen Corp.
- Teacher, Kentucky School System
- Loan Officer, Ag Finance
- Small business entrepreneur running a local landscape business
- Regional golf club Assistant Superintendent
How Do I Get More Information?
www.agriculture.eku.edu
(859) 622-2228
agriculture@eku.edu
Are There Scholarship Opportunities?
www.agriculture.eku.edu/scholarships
- Agriculture Alumni Scholarship
- Dwight G. Barkley Scholarship
- Bige Isaacs Memorial Scholarship
- Combs, Charles C. & Betty C. Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund
- Glenn W. Hayes Endowed Scholarship
- Cecil B. and Hazel S. Clark Memorial Endowed Scholarship
- Agriculture Department Farm Credit Freshman Scholarship
- Madison County Home Tobacco Scholarship
- Michael Judge Scholarship
