BS Horticulture and Crop Science at The Ohio State University

Horticulture and Crop Science is broken down into six areas of specialization: agroecology, agronomy, controlled environment agriculture, horticulture, plant biosciences and turfgrass science. As the population continues to expand, there is an increasing need to limit our reliance on imports while protecting the environment and ecosystem. Each of these disciplines play a special role in providing the world with plants for food, environmental improvement, pleasure and recreation. Offered at: Columbus.

Faculty: Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Columbus, OH, United States

What you will study

Specializations Agroecology focuses on understanding and applying ecological principles in crop production to integrate natural biological cycles and controls, make efficient use of resources, enhance environmental quality, and increase biodiversity. Agronomy is the application of biological, chemical and physical principles to crops and cropping systems to increase their efficiency in converting light and supplemental resources into food, feed and fiber products. Students learn to effectively regulate crop productivity through management decisions as they study the interrelationships among physical and biological factors.

Career pathways

Agroecology graduates can find careers as conservation scientists, farmers, ranchers and other agricultural managers; secondary and postsecondary agricultural sciences and conservation science teachers; and first-line supervisors of farming, fishing and forestry workers. Graduates can also find careers in the Peace Corps and graduate school.

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