Plant Science

One of the greatest challenges to mankind is to produce enough food and fiber for future generations.  To meet this need, students in the Plant Science Program study all aspects of crop production that will maximize yields as well as profits.  Working on the COS Farm, they receive practical as well as technical experience in soils, irrigation, weed control, plant diseases and pests, fertilizers, and cultivation of crops.  Good job opportunities exist in farming, irrigation and crop production as well as related industries such as equipment sales, fertilizers, plant protection and consulting.   Major universities offering agriculture programs offer a variety of courses that will lead to degrees in Plant Science.