The crop production and management option is designed for students who are interested
in growing crops and forage and passionate about fulfilling the food, feed, fiber
and fuel needs of a growing planet.
Why crop production management?
If you are interested in growing crops to benefit and fuel a growing world, the crop
production and management option will teach you how to properly implement techniques
and prosper in the field.
Our graduates can look forward to a career in one or more of the following fields:
Biotechnology
Crop consultant
Environmental consultant
Environmental scientist
Extension specialist
Farm/ranch manager
Plant breeder
$170KIN SCHOLARSHIPS TO UNDERGRAD STUDENTS
awarded by the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences each year
Highlights
Precision agriculture
The Department of Plant and Soil Sciences is a leader in the field of precision agriculture
with the development and implementation of the GreenSeeker and Canopeo technologies.
Fast fact
Currently, wheat varieties developed by OSU total about 3.1 million acres of wheat
and account for more than 45 percent of Oklahoma wheat acres.
A strong network
The department will give you access to a strong student network and peer support group.
You will have the opportunity to interact with, and work alongside, faculty members
in research and extension activities in both formal and informal settings.