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Why is Crop Management important?

• Increasing demand for food
• Decrease in land available for agriculture
• Science and technology based

Who should be interested?

The Crop Management major is for students interested in issues dealing with all facets of crop production.  The major crops of Arkansas include soybean, rice, cotton, wheat, and pasture grasses are studied in detail.  The major provides a strong science background, as well as a practical education.

Career Opportunities

As we enter the 21st century, food and fiber production for an ever increasing world population will increase in importance. Students who graduate with a degree in Crop Management can work in the following areas:

Local, State, or Federal Governmental Agencies:
• Arkansas Soil and Water Conservation Commission
• Cooperative Extension Service
• State Plant Board
• United State Department of Agriculture (USDA)
• Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS)
• Forest Service (FS)
• many others...

Private Sector
• Crop consulting/Certified crop advisor
• Farm management
• Precision agriculture advising
• Seed/grain and chemical/pesticide industries
• Research scientist
• Educator
• Retail business management/owner
• Technical representative
• Sod farm, nursery, or greenhouse management
• Golf course superintendent
• Park grounds keeper
• many others...

Academia/Research
• Many students go on to Graduate School to further their education
• Crop Scientist
• Seed Technologist
• Plant Breeder
• Crop Physiologist
• Weed Scientist
• Research Technician
• many others...

Possible Certifications
Courseork prepares students to ake the Certifie Crop Adviser examination.