Crop and Soil Management

Play an integral role in the most basic of human needs-food.

Have you ever wondered what soil is made of, how it nourishes crops and organisms, and how it can be maintained and improved over time? This curriculum will give you the opportunity to, literally, get your hands dirty and dig into soil origin and management, resource utilization, plant reproduction and genetics, and other areas. Students will meet requirements for certification as Certified Crop Advisors.

Program Highlights

Internships

  • Ag Extension Service
  • U.S. Department of Agriculture
  • Natural Resource Conservation Service

Career Opportunities

  • Farming
  • Plant and Soil Research
  • Chemical Companies

Academic Program Requirements

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“UT Martin has given me countless opportunities to expand my leadership skills, grow my knowledge, and root myself deeper into the Martin community. ”
Elizabeth Worley
Elizabeth Worley
Plant & Soil Science

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Department of Agriculture, Geosciences, and Natural Resources
CONTACT:
Dr. Wesley Totten, Chair
LOCATION:
257 Brehm Hall
The University of Tennessee at Martin
Martin, TN 38238