Career Opportunities - Horticulture

Agriculture sustains human life on Earth. The challenge is to meet the world's food needs into the 21st century and beyond, while preserving Earth's natural resources. By becoming a specialist in Sustainable Crop Production and Marketing/ Plant Health Management, your knowledge, techniques and applied experience will be specifically focused to prepare you for a rewarding career. Positions can be pursued in sustainable agriculture, agricultural extension, agribusiness, sales, conservation, organic crop production, produce buying/brokerage, plant pest monitoring and management, government, teaching and research.

A degree in Plant Science and Biotechnology takes you to the area of scientific research dealing with vital issues impacting today's world. Challenges to future scientists include the growth, development and genetic makeup of plants, the enhancement of the environment and the safe cultivation of more food using less space, less fertilizer and fewer pesticides. These issues must be explored in order to preserve and improve the quality of life on our planet. As a result, extensive career opportunities exist in genetic engineering, tissue culture, plant breeding, research technology and teaching. A background in Plant Science and Biotechnology is an excellent foundation for entrance into graduate school as well.

By becoming a specialist in Hydroponic Crop Science, your knowledge, techniques and applied experience will be specifically focused to prepare you for a rewarding career. Positions can be pursued in hydroponic crop production, teaching and research.