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Department of Agriculture and Food Science

Department of Agriculture and Food Science


The Department of Agriculture and Food Science at Western Kentucky University prepares students for careers in agriculture and food science industries and strives to fill the needs of both the student who requires general technical knowledge for production agriculture and the student who needs more specialized training to pursue one of many careers. We use the University Farm and the Agricultural Exposition Center as integral parts of our laboratory and classroom instructional programming to provide practical experiences.

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What Can I Do With An Ag Degree?

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Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, 508

The major in agriculture (508) consists of several concentrations allowing students to specialize in areas of interest such as agronomy, agribusiness, agricultural education, agricultural systems, animal science, dairy science, horticulture, horse science, and turf and golf course management.

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Agriculture, Minor 308

This option involves the completion of at least 30 semester hours in Agriculture, including all basic agriculture requirements, along with a suitable major or minor(s) in other department(s).

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Floristry, Certificate (1769)

The Floristry certificate is meant to enhance majors such as business, horticulture, hospitality management, hotel restaurant management, and interior design.  Students who elect the Floristry certificate will develop the skills needed to establish and manage a retail floral business, with an emphasis on logistics, resources, marketing, and risk management.

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Floristry, Minor (369)

The minor in floristry requires 21 hours and is meant to enhance majors such as business, horticulture, hospitality management, hotel restaurant management, and interior design. Students who elect the minor in floristry will develop the skills needed to establish and manage a retail floral business, with emphasis on logistics, resources, marketing, and risk management.

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Master of Science in Agriculture, 052

This Master's Degree is a general degree in agriculture and can be thesis or non-thesis depending on student goals. The degree is general by design which allows for maximum flexibility for each student.

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The WKU Farm and Agriculture & Research Education Center

Our 800+-acre working farm is home to a wide variety of animals and crops and serves as a classroom and laboratory for students to get hands-on experiences with livestock, agronomy, turf management, and more.

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Getting involved is crucial to a successful and fulfilling college experience.  WKU's Department of Agriculture and Food Science is happy to offer many student organizations to help students engage with their faculty and peers.

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Climb to the Top with Western Kentucky University's Department of Agriculture and Food Science. We can't wait to welcome you to the Hilltopper family.

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Student Life
within WKU's Department of Agriculture & Food Science

Our students are growing socially and professionally with involvement in student organizations and employment opportunities on the WKU Farm.

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Bowling Green, KY 42101-1066
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Abigail Krent
Abigail Krent
Current Student Highlight

Abigail is currently serving as the President of the WKU Horticulture Club and has been a part of numerous research endeavors, working on crops from hemp to coffee to beets and more! She also recently finished a FUSE grant project with Dr. Martin Stone, winning third place in the undergraduate competition at a national horticulture conference. Abigail studied abroad during the summer of 2023 in Costa Rica.

“I love the Agriculture program at WKU because it encompasses all aspects of my field in one comprehensive degree,” Abigail said.  “I know it sounds cliché, but this department is like a family, and I can always count on them.”

 

Julia McClain
Julia McClain
Alumni Spotlight

Congratulations to WKU Agriculture alumna Julia McClain! Julia recently graduated from Mississippi State Veterinary School. She has taken a position with Community Animal Hospital and Southeastern Veterinary Services in Cleveland, TN as a mixed animal veterinarian. She will practice with Dr. Jim Lane who also attended WKU.

 


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