About this program
The crops programs prepare students for careers in the management of field and forage crops through the application of scientific and applied principles. It includes sales, consulting and other support activities for the crop producer.
Ohio State ATI offers an Associate of Applied Science degree in Crop Management and Soil Conservation. Students will choose to specialize in either crops or soils.
Students in both programs study crop production, soil science, weed control, crop diseases and forage crops. Emphasis is placed on a strong business core to enable students to successfully compete in an ever-changing agricultural industry, including report preparation, summarizing research findings and information gathering, as well as technical skills relating to the use of equipment.
What can I do with this degree?
Graduates work in areas ranging from biofuels to sustainable agriculture to food production. Career opportunities include:
- Farm manager or operator
- Production specialist
- Sales technician
- Field person for seed companies, fertilizer and chemical companies and grain elevators
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