The auburn university college of agriculture story

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THE UNIVERSIT YAuburn’s WorldNational reputation

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THE UNIVERSIT YAuburn’s WorldUnited under university-wide

branding effort led by insights from in-depth research study “This is Auburn”A consistent message that speaks to:• Academic excellence• Research expertise• Athletics tradition

• Outreach to the community

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THE UNIVERSIT YAuburn’s WorldBrand platform designed for umbrella messaging across all collegesDesigned to:

• Tell a broad story

• Unite disparate parts

• Work at a high level

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AdmissionsViewbookAdmissions

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COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE

Auburn’s World

• OBTAINING KEY INSIGHTS

Conducted an in-depth research study that informed our approach

• IDENTIFYING

MISCONCEPTIONS

Students unaware of breadth of modern-day agriculture and its many career options

• REDEFINING AGRICULTURE

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COLLEGE OF AGRICULTUREAuburn’s World• UNIFYING A THEME

Overlapping stories of a complex industry and a celebrated

university

• CAPTURING OUR CHARACTER

Expressing a personality and an attitude that is authentic to our community

• DRAFTING A BLUEPRINT

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Findingthe Story

A T T R I B U T E S

B E N E F I T S

Science for healthy, sustainable solutionsImprove lives in our state and beyond

THE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE IS COMMITTED TO…

IN ORDER TO

Equip stakeholders to deliver

meaningful resultsa network of lifelong supportProvide our community Propel graduates toward vital, fulfilling careersCORE VALUE PROPOSITIONBasic research and research for applicationWell positioned in a growing job marketHands-on skill-building experiencesPrepared and confident in the field

Faculty and staff who are committed to student developmentWidely recognized and respected for their degreeA rigorous, science-based curriculumSkilled for a wide range of career possibilitiesDemonstrating impact through cooperative extensionProviding real solutions in real time

Instilling the belief that each student has something to contributeJoined with a worldwide alumni communityDistinguishing programs in key areasInspired and equipped to impact societyA focus on critical thinking and problem solvingApplying research to creatively address complex problemsA fundamental, historic part of the Auburn identity and spiritConnected to the Auburn family and the agriculture industry

Advancing natural resource conservation and

food, fiber, and fuel systemsDeveloping practical tools and techniques member of the college familyAchieving success for each

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Findingthe StoryPersonalityUniversity-wideCollege of AgricultureBOLDLOYALPRODUCTIVESPIRITEDHONESTPRAGMATICResourceful in pursuing practical answers to real problemsGenuine, accessible, and hardworking

Passionate and enthusiastic, eager to put tools to use

Invested, from concept through implementation

Caring and committed to each other, the state, and the global communityPowerful and fearless, driven to make a

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And it’s what brings us here

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Because developing new ways

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the world’s hunger for knowledge

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the ideas that lead to global change.

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our reputation as

leaders in business,

science, and technology.

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our heritage as we advance thinking.

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Our work exists

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Each day, billions of people

see it, touch it, taste it,

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in the l ab

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in the l ab in the field

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in the boardroom

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in the boardroom on the waterways

on the Production line

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that makes it all

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When we lace up our boots to

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When we suit up tothe world’s

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and improve lives for

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It’s rooted in science,

drawing from biology, chemistry, physics, engineering, business, math, communications, and environmental science.

It improves the lives of billions,

addressing world-shaping issues of health, global politics, ecology, labor, energy, and commerce every day.

And it’s our work,

leading to countless careers in a variety of areas, such as medicine, food science, journalism, law, business, government, and just about any other field that affects human life.By pulling on your gloves to DIG DEEP.OUR WORK BEGINS WITH SCIENCE TO BUILD A BE T TER WORLD, WE BEGIN WITH AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE WORLD AND IT S MOST BA SIC ELEMENT S

YOU ’ LL SEE IT IN YOUR SUPERM ARKE T, YOUR KITCHEN , YOUR BACK YARD, OR IN YOUR COMMUNIT Y, BUT IT ALL START S RIGHT HERE IN OUR L ABS AT AUBURN

It fuels the largest industry on the planet.

The specialized knowledge and insight you’ll gain will give you an advantage when seeking jobs in the vast global food industry.

It can lead to the work that will become your life’s passion.GR ADUATES OF THE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE BECOME: Scientific ResearchersLawyersJournalistsTeachersFinancial AnalystsBusiness OwnersVeterinariansFood Safety InspectorsChemistsLandscape DesignersNutritionistsAnimal nutritionistsand thousands more

By suiting up to lead the world’s

BIGGEST COMPANIES.OUR TE ST KITCHENS ARE A VITAL PART

OF THE RE SE ARCH WE CONDUC T IN THE FOOD SCIENCE PROGR A M TO HELP PRODUCERS CRE ATE SAFER AND HE ALTHIER FOOD AND FOOD SOURCE S

It protects our food supply.Our work is about more than producing food It creates food that’s healthier and safer, and we’re involved in every aspect of

to processing and distribution

It creates more efficient industries.In the field, in the lab, and in the

boardroom, we’re developing new thinking for growers, more efficient processes for producers, and better solutions to some of the biggest problems facing businesses,

economies, and societies.It enables people to live better, smarter,

and healthier.Everything we do affects the quality

of human life: how people eat, how they interact with the world, and what they do in their leisure time It keeps our water

clean and plentiful.We work in the waterways of the world to protect and sustain our and we develop new ways to ensure

safe drinking water for all.

It impacts every single person on earth,

AND IT’S JUST WHAT WE DO.

By gearing up to develop

GLOBAL SOLUTIONS.

NEW TECHNIQUE S IN AQUACULTURE AND FISHERIE S ARE RE VOLUTIONIZING AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS AND ECONOMICSAGRICULTURAL COMMUNICATIONSAGRONOMY AND SOILS • PRODUCTION • TURFGRASS MANAGEMENT • SOIL , WATER AND L AND • SCIENCEANIMAL SCIENCES • EQUINE SCIENCE • MUSCLE FOODS • PRE-VETERINARY • PRODUCTION/MANAGEMENTBIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERINGENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCEFOOD SCIENCEFISHERIES AND ALLIED AQUACULTURESHORTICULTURE

• FRUIT AND VEGETABLE • NURSERY AND GREENHOUSE • L ANDSCAPE • PRE-L ANDSCAPE ARCHITECTUREPOULTRY SCIENCE • PRE-VETERINARY MEDICINE • PRODUCTIONMinorsAGRIBUSINESSAGRICULTURAL LEADERSHIPAGRONOMY AND SOILSANIMAL SCIENCESENTOMOLOGYFISHERIES AND ALLIED AQUACULTURESNATURAL RESOURCES ECONOMICS AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICYPLANT PATHOLOGYPOULTRY SCIENCERURAL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTMajorsBy lacing up your boots to SPREAD KNOWLEDGE TO THE WORLD.

OUR WORK TAKE S US OUT INTO THE FIELD, BUT IT ’ S DRIVEN BY THE TECHNOLOGY AT E VERY STEP THAT ENABLE S US TO PLOW THROUGH BIG DATA

This is what connects us.

Welcome to Ag Hill This is where our College of Agriculture family lives, learns, works plays and thrives And it’s where you’ll make new connections, get involved, and do all the things you always wanted to do in college You’ll study and learn too, but this page is about some of the fun stuff

JOIN ANY OF 23 COLLEGE OF AG STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

Participating in a student club is a great way to have fun, meet new people, sharpen your people skills, network with industry professionals and basically make the most of your Auburn experience Whether it’s a club related to your major, or a group that promotes the college, or one that’s focused on serving others, you’ll find at least one, but probably more, student organizations on Ag Hill or elsewhere on campus full of you love doing.

Satisfy your competitive streak by going head-to-head against fellow students in the college and across the nation in any number of contests, such as designing landscapes or judging soil or food quality.

OH, AND PLUS:

Ag Week

A weeklong celebration of everything that we do It means great food, hands-on activities, fun and games, and discussions of current agricultural issues

Competitions

Through PLANET (Professional Landcare Network) and other groups, you’ll participate in soil judging contests, tractor design contests, the Academic Quadrathalon, livestock judging, and others Football Saturdays Represent the College of Agriculture at an Auburn Tigers football game War Eagle!By joining up with others to CREATE A COMMUNIT Y.

IN THE SE L ABS , WE ’ RE DE VELOPING NEW TECHNOLOGIE S AND ME THODS TO SUPPLY CLE ANER WATER , CRE ATE CLE ANER SOURCE S OF ENERGY, GROW HE ALTHIER , MORE PLENTIFUL FOOD, AND PROVIDE MORE SUSTAINABLE SOURCE S OF ENERGY.This is how weBUILD ECONOMIES AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES.This is how weMAINTAIN LIFE AND FEED A GROWING POPUL ATION.This is how weAGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS AND RURAL SOCIOLOGYThis is how weANIMAL SCIENCES

WE ARE WORKING TO IMPROVE WATER QUALIT Y AND ARE DE VELOPING AQUACULTURE FOR C ATFISH AND TIL APIA INDUSTRIE S

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Agricultural Business & Economics

BUILDING STRONGER COMMUNITIES

As a student in agricultural business and economics, you’ll fully tap into the diversity and complexity of today’s agriculture through extensive training in business, agricultural science and biology You’ll learn how each of these fields influences our industry As a graduate of this program, you will be prepared for a variety of careers in agribusiness, the financial sector or other private or government organizations.

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WHAT YOU’LL STUDY

The agricultural business and economics major includes a variety of courses to prepare you to enter the many different careers available in the business and agricultural industries Some students choose emphases in management, marketing or finance Others choose to train in management and decision-making at the farm level, along with the technical aspects of production agriculture Many in our program choose to concentrate their studies around resource scarcity and environmental and rural development issues that have become critical.

CAREERS YOU CAN PURSUE

BANKING AND FINANCEBUSINESS DEVELOPMENTLOBBYINGLAW AND PUBLIC POLICYPRODUCTION MANAGEMENTAGRIBUSINESSCOMMODITY BUYINGCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTINSURANCEOPERATIONS MANAGEMENTCONTACTAshley Aston, Student Services CoordinatorPhone: 334-844-5604Email: whatlab@auburn.edu Auburn University is an equal opportunity educational institution/employer.Agricultural Business & EconomicsAgricultural Communications

SPREADING KNOWLEDGE TO THE WORLD

The agricultural communications major combines the study of agricultural sciences, practices and policy with the study of communication media and methods Professional communicators in agriculture are vital to relaying crucial scientific or technical informaion from scientists to producers to businesses to consumers As an agricultural communicator, your career may be in mass media, advertising, public relations, sales and marketing or government.

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Agricultural Communications

As an agricultural communications major, you’ll take basic agriculture classes as well as chemistry and biology to ensure your understanding of agricultural issues You’ll also take a variety of classes through the School of Communications and Journalism, including public relations, marketing, journalism and media studies The major in agricultural communications requires an internship or journalism workshop.

LAW AND PUBLIC POLICYPUBLIC RELATIONSPRODUCT MARKETINGCORPORATE COMMUNICATIONSCOMMODITY SALES

SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENTAUDIENCE AND MARKET RESEARCHJOURNALISMMEDIA STRATEGYWEB AND DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONSCONTACTPaul Hollis, InstructorPhone: 334-844-5805Email: hollipl@auburn.edu Auburn University is an equal opportunity educational institution/employer.Agriscience Education

PREPARING THE NEXT GENERATION

Agriscience education is the preparation of teachers and other professionals to educate middle and high school students and adults in agriculture With a major in agriscience education, you’ll take the coursework, examinations and field classes required to become certified to teach in the K-12 work with producers and communities through agricultural extension systems.

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CAREERS YOU CAN PURSUEEDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIPAGRIBUSINESS CONSULTINGAGRICULTURAL EXTENSIONSTATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTK-12 EDUCATIONVOCATIONAL/COMMUNITY COLLEGE TEACHINGAGRICULTURAL SALESPUBLIC RELATIONSLAW & PUBLIC POLICYMARKETINGCONTACTJames Lindner, Scholar-in-ResidencePhone: 334-844-4434Email: jrl0039@auburn.edu Auburn University is an equal opportunity educational institution/employer.Agriscience Education

As an agriscience education major, your studies will include general education, technical agriculture and professional education Coursework in technical agriculture will ensure your general knowledge in animal and poultry science, horticulture, crop and soil science, agricultural economics, agriculture mechanics, forestry, plant science, environmental science and aquaculture Professional education coursework will prepare you for classroom and laboratory planning as well as evaluation of local agriscience education programs, assessment of student performance and working with diverse learners The agriscience education major requires a 15-week off-campus professional internship in a selected school.

Animal Sciences

CARING FOR ANIMALS AND FEEDING AGROWING POPULATION

Our program in animal sciences will prepare you for a career in veterinary medicine, medicine, equine science, food safety, production and related areas The program is also excellent preparation for graduate studies in fields such as animal nutrition, biochemistry and molecular biology, microbiology, growth biology, meat science and muscle biology, breeding and genetics, and reproductive biology.

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Animal Sciences

TRACKS YOU CAN STUDY

PRE-VET/PRE-PROFESSIONAL

The scientific foundation for admission to veterinary, medical, dental and related graduate and professional programs.

MEDICINE & VETERINARY MEDICINEANIMAL HEALTH & NUTRITIONRANCH OR FARM MANAGEMENTANIMAL GENETICSFOOD SAFETYZOO KEEPINGHORSE BREEDINGANIMAL RESEARCHPRODUCTION MANAGEMENTFOOD PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTCONTACTApril Colley, Student Services CoordinatorPhone: 334-844-1526Email: azc0030@auburn.eduCarolyn Huntington, Undergraduate Programs OfficerPhone: 334-844-1512Email: ceh0086@auburn.edu Auburn University is an equal opportunity educational institution/employer.PRODUCTION/MANAGEMENT

A breadth of study and flexible curriculum in animal production and agribusiness.

EQUINE SCIENCE

The science and practical skills required for a successful career in the horse industry.

MUSCLE FOODS

The academic foundation for a career in food safety and quality assurance.

Biosystems Engineering

ADVANCING TECHNOLOGY FOR A CLEANER, SAFER WORLD

Biosystems engineers work to ensure our communities have safe and plentiful food to eat, pure water to drink, clean fuel and energy sources, and a safe, healthy environment in which to live As a student in biosystems engineering, you’ll use principles of engineering and biology to solve problems in biological systems, agriculture, natural resources and the environment Auburn offers the only accredited biosystems engineering program in Alabama, and the forest engineering option is the only one of its kind in the South.

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Biosystems Engineering

BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERING

The strong foundation in mathematics, physics, chemistry and engineering mechanics that is common to all engineers.

EQUIPMENT DESIGN & DEVELOPMENTGREEN RENEWABLE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTQUALITY CONTROL ENGINEERING & MANAGEMENTNATURAL RESOURCES PROTECTION & MANAGEMENTWATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENTIRRIGATION ENGINEERINGINDUSTRIAL ENGINEERINGPRODUCTION ENGINEERINGBIOFUEL DEVELOPMENTECOSYSTEMS RESTORATIONCONTACTGenta Stanfield334-844-3537gms0008@auburn.edu Auburn University is an equal opportunity educational institution/employer.FOREST ENGINEERING

Engineering fundamentals along with a knowledge of forest resources.

Crop & Soil Science

BUILDING THE FOUNDATION FOR THE WORLD’SLARGEST INDUSTRY

As a student in agronomy and soils, you’ll apply the basic sciences — such as biology, chemistry, physics, geology and microbiology — to better understand the natural foundation upon which our entire industry is built Graduates of this program protect our natural environment while producing the food, fiber and resources that improve life for billions every single day.

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Crop & Soil Science

PRODUCTION

The study of food, feed, fiber, oil, forage and bioenergy crop production.

SPORTS TURF DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENTGOLF COURSE CONSTRUCTION & MANAGEMENTAGRICULTURAL CLIMATOLOGY

FARM MANAGEMENT

CHEMICAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

LAND USE CONSULTINGCROP PRODUCTIONSEED PRODUCTIONWEED SCIENCESOIL QUALITY RESEARCHCONTACTDavid Weaver, ProfessorPhone: 334-844-3982Email: weavedb@auburn.edu Auburn University is an equal opportunity educational institution/employer.TURFGRASS MANAGEMENT

Turfgrass production and maintenance for golf courses, sports fields, home lawns and business turf.

SCIENCE

A scientific base that includes courses in soil morphology, chemistry and microbiology.

SOIL, WATER & LAND USE

The study of natural resources that are the foundation for land use and land management in both rural and urban settings.

Liz SmithPhone: 334-844-3989Cell: 334-750-1937

Email: lsmith@auburn.edu Environmental Science

PROTECTING THE WORLD AROUND US

As an environmental science major, you will gain an understanding of contemporary issues facing society as a whole, as well as the historical, social, economic and political contexts that scientists face in dealing with environmental issues on local and global scales The environmental science major is specifically tailored to produce graduates to succeed in a field that is continually changing with new challenges and solutions.

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Environmental Science

Our environmental science program is an interdisciplinary degree, incorporating studies such as physics, chemistry, biology and geology Environmental solutions also frequently require mathematical expertise as well as specific knowledge of air, water and soil environments That’s why this program is structured to prepare you with both a broad and deep knowledge as an environmental scientist.

NATURAL RESOURCES PROTECTION & MANAGEMENTENERGY & AIR POLLUTION CONTROLRENEWABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENTENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENTENVIRONMENTAL POLICY AND LAWCONSERVATIONRESTORATION ECOLOGYENVIRONMENTAL LOBBYINGENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTINGRECYCLINGLiz SmithPhone: 334-844-3989Cell: 334-750-1937Email: lsmith@auburn.edu CONTACTJoey Shaw, Alumni ProfessorPhone: 334-844-3957Email: shawjo1@auburn.edu Auburn University is an equal opportunity educational institution/employer.Fisheries, Aquaculture &Aquatic Sciences

FEEDING A GROWING POPULATION

Our School of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences is the one of the world’s premier warm-water fisheries programs As a major in fisheries and allied aquacultures, you’ll receive a strong foundation in chemistry, mathematics and biology while learning how to apply these subjects to managing fresh and saltwater aquatic resources This degree will equip you with an understanding of the principles used in solving problems with aquatic resources and the awareness to provide safe, reliable food through aquaculture production Graduates of this program are also prepared for veterinary medicine and other professional and graduate schools.

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AQUACULTURE

The study of topics such as hatchery management, aquaculture production, fish health and water sciences.

CAREERS YOU CAN PURSUEMARINE BIOLOGYFISH & SHELLFISH FARMINGHATCHERY MANAGEMENTFISHERY MANAGEMENTFISH & SEAFOOD PRODUCTIONPOND MANAGEMENTPOND DESIGN & DEVELOPMENTMEDICINE & VETERINARY MEDICINEAQUATIC RESOURCES MANAGEMENTWETLANDS CONSERVATION & MANAGEMENTCONTACTTracy Collier-Cline, Student Services CoordinatorPhone: 334-844-3615Email: tjc0001@auburn.edu Auburn University is an equal opportunity educational institution/employer.FISHERIES AND AQUATICRESOURCES MANAGEMENT

The use of modern tools to assess, manage and protect aquatic flora and fauna to enhance recreational fishing and aquatic diversity.

MARINE RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

The biology, ecology and engineering of healthy environments in which marine life may grow.

PRE-PROFESSIONAL

Fisheries, Aquaculture & Aquatic Sciences

Food Science

ENSURING HEALTHIER, SAFER FOOD

Each food product on the grocery store shelves was conceptualized, developed and manufactured by a team of food scientists The ever-changing food industry must meet the demands of consumers and the dietary guidelines for health maintenance and still be profitable for manufacturers To accomplish these objective, food scientists use their scientific training within the multi-billion-dollar food industry Food science graduates are prepared to entire many areas of the food industry, including quality control, research and development, and management.

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QUALITY CONTROL MANAGEMENTNUTRITION SCIENCE AND RESEARCHFOOD PACKAGING DESIGN & DEVELOPMENTPROCESS DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT & MANAGEMENTNATURAL PRODUCTS RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

FOOD SAFETY

FOOD PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTFOOD PRODUCTION ENGINEERINGFOOD PRODUCTION MANAGEMENTPUBLIC HEALTHCONTACTLeonard Bell, Professor334-844-3272belleo@auburn.edu Auburn University is an equal opportunity educational institution/employer.Food Science

The food science major blends a strong foundation in the basic sciences (chemistry, physics, biology and engineering) with the multidisciplinary expertise of faculty from the departments of animal sciences, poultry science and biosystems engineering As a student in food science, you’ll have the opportunities to be a part of the food industry through internships and other problem-solving experiences linked directly to industry needs and issues You’ll also have access to undergraduate research experiences that will prepare you for work on graduate or professional degrees.

Horticulture

GROWING HEALTHY FOOD AND BEAUTIFUL COMMUNITIES

Our Department of Horticulture has been recognized nationally for its research programs, its student-centered faculty members and its high rate of employment for graduates As a horticulture major, you’ll learn how to establish, propagate, harvest and manage fruits, vegetables and ornamental plants You’ll also learn the principles of landscape design to create and manage aesthetically pleasing environments.

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Horticulture

LANDSCAPE HORTICULTURE

The merging of the science of horticulture with creative design to build beautiful, inviting, functional environments.

CAREERS YOU CAN PURSUELANDSCAPE DESIGNGREENHOUSE MANAGEMENTNURSERY MANAGEMENTBOTANICAL GARDENINGNURSERY PRODUCTIONENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATIONNATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENTFRUIT & VEGETABLE PRODUCTIONORGANIC GARDENING & FARMING

ARBORETUM DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT & MANAGEMENTCONTACTBrian Brown, Student Services CoordinatorPhone: 334-844-3095Email: brownbw@auburn.edu Auburn University is an equal opportunity educational institution/employer.

NURSERY AND GREENHOUSE SCIENCE

The management of nurseries and greenhouses for the produc-tion of perennial ornamentals, annuals and florist crops.

PRE-LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

The art and science of design, planning and management of land elements upon it.

FRUIT & VEGETABLE PRODUCTION

The science and management of growing the food for an ever-increasing human population

Poultry Science

DEVELOPING HEALTHIER SOURCES OF FOOD

Our Department of Poultry Science has been recognized nationally for its production programs, as well as housing the IFT accredited Food Science Program As a student in poultry science, you’ll study the nutrition, marketing, management and business principles needed to improve today’s industry Poultry science students receive a foundation in basic sciences and mathematics as well as an understanding of the food supply needs of the U.S and other countries.

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Poultry Science

POULTRY PRODUCTION

The technical background for a career in food safety, microbiology, food processing, product quality assurance or product development.

FOOD SAFETYPRODUCTION MANAGEMENTQUALITY CONTROL MANAGEMENTFOOD PACKAGING DESIGN & DEVELOPMENTMEDICINE & VETERINARY MEDICINE

FARM MANAGEMENTPROCESS ENGINEERINGANIMAL HEALTH & NUTRITIONRESEARCH & DEVELOPMENTHATCHERY MANAGEMENTCONTACTCodi Plaster, Student Services CoordinatorPhone: 334-844-2881Email: rungecs@auburn.edu Auburn University is an equal opportunity educational institution/employer.PRE-VET / PRE-PROFESSIONAL

Agricultural Communications

As an agricultural communications major, you’ll take basic agriculture classes as well as chemistry and biology to ensure your understanding of agricultural issues You’ll also take a variety of classes through the School of Communications and Journalism, including public relations, marketing, journalism and media studies The major in agricultural communications requires an internship or journalism workshop.

LAW AND PUBLIC POLICYPUBLIC RELATIONSPRODUCT MARKETINGCORPORATE COMMUNICATIONSCOMMODITY SALES

SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENTAUDIENCE AND MARKET RESEARCHJOURNALISMMEDIA STRATEGYWEB AND DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONSCONTACTPaul Hollis, InstructorPhone: 334-844-5805

QUALITY CONTROL MANAGEMENTNUTRITION SCIENCE AND RESEARCHFOOD PACKAGING DESIGN & DEVELOPMENTPROCESS DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT & MANAGEMENTNATURAL PRODUCTS RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

FOOD SAFETY

FOOD PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTFOOD PRODUCTION ENGINEERINGFOOD PRODUCTION MANAGEMENTPUBLIC HEALTHCONTACTLeonard Bell, Professor334-844-3272Food Science

The food science major blends a strong foundation in the basic sciences (chemistry, physics, biology and engineering) with the multidisciplinary expertise of faculty from the departments of animal sciences, poultry science and biosystems engineering As a student in food science, you’ll have the opportunities to be a part of the food industry through internships and other problem-solving experiences linked directly to industry needs and issues You’ll also have access to undergraduate research experiences that will prepare you for work on graduate or professional degrees.

CAREERS YOU CAN PURSUEEDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIPAGRIBUSINESS CONSULTINGAGRICULTURAL EXTENSIONSTATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTK-12 EDUCATIONVOCATIONAL/COMMUNITY COLLEGE TEACHINGAGRICULTURAL SALESPUBLIC RELATIONSLAW & PUBLIC POLICYMARKETINGCONTACTJames Lindner, Scholar-in-ResidencePhone: 334-844-4434Email: jrl0039@auburn.edu Auburn University is an equal opportunity educational institution/employer.Agriscience Education

As an agriscience education major, your studies will include general education, technical agriculture and professional education Coursework in technical agriculture will ensure your general knowledge in animal and poultry science, horticulture, crop and soil science, agricultural economics, agriculture mechanics, forestry, plant science, environmental science and aquaculture Professional education coursework will prepare you for classroom and laboratory planning as well as evaluation of local agriscience education programs, assessment of student performance and working with diverse learners The agriscience education major requires a 15-week off-campus professional internship in a selected school.

Horticulture

LANDSCAPE HORTICULTURE

The merging of the science of horticulture with creative design to build beautiful, inviting, functional environments.

CAREERS YOU CAN PURSUELANDSCAPE DESIGNGREENHOUSE MANAGEMENTNURSERY MANAGEMENTBOTANICAL GARDENINGNURSERY PRODUCTIONENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATIONNATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENTFRUIT & VEGETABLE PRODUCTIONORGANIC GARDENING & FARMING

ARBORETUM DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT & MANAGEMENTCONTACTBrian Brown, Student Services CoordinatorPhone: 334-844-3095Email: brownbw@auburn.edu Auburn University is an equal opportunity educational institution/employer.

NURSERY AND GREENHOUSE SCIENCE

The management of nurseries and greenhouses for the produc-tion of perennial ornamentals, annuals and florist crops.

PRE-LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

The art and science of design, planning and management of land elements upon it.

FRUIT & VEGETABLE PRODUCTION

The science and management of growing the food for an ever-increasing human population