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Students may specialize in either agronomy or horticulture. Agronomy is the production and protection of feed, food, fiber, and oil crops as well as turf grass production and management. Horticulture is landscape operations, greenhouse management, plant propagation, and various production aspects of vegetable, fruit, nut, and ornamental crops.\n\nWhile many options exist, popular minors paired with the plant and soil sciences major include, Agricultural Business, Agricultural Engineering Technology, Biology and Environmental Science. Additionally, agricultural education teaching is a popular option.\nStudent Groups\n\nStudents are encouraged to actively participate in professional extracurricular activities. 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