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Agriculture Technology is the study of technical pr inciples and problems in agr icul ture industries. Agriculture is becoming high tech. The need for well prepared and knowledgeable ag r icu l tura l techn ic ians i s expanding. Specialists are needed in GPS/GIS and other computer applications.

AGRICULTURE TECHNOLOGY

AVERAGE SALARY$32,000-$40,000

STUDENT EXPERIENCE

“The atmosphere in the program was one of camaraderie, in which both students and professors were working toward a common goal – successfully educating students. I will be forever grateful for the experiences that I had and the friends and acquaintances that I made.” - Katie Hackbart (BYU-Idaho Alumni)

• Field/Crop Map Creator• Drainage Systems Manager• Precision Agriculture Technician• Owner Pest Control Equipment• Chemical Vendor• Equipment Department Manager• Food Processing• Power/Equipment Tester• Erosion Control

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Animal Science is designed for students who desire to work in animal production, agriculture or associated animal agribusiness. Students in this emphasis will learn animal anatomy and physiology, nutrit ion, reproduction, health, genetics, meat science, grazing and the fundamentals of running an animal-based production business. Graduates will be prepared to enter the workforce or continue in graduate programs.

“The atmosphere in the program was one of camaraderie, in which both students and professors were working towards a common goal – successfully educating students. I will be forever grateful for the experiences that I had and the friends and acquaintances that I made.” - Katie Hackbart (BYU-Idaho Alumni)

ANIMAL SCIENCE


STUDENT EXPERIENCE

Animal Science – Nutrition

• FeedSales/Management

• LivestockEquipmentSales/Mgt

• LivestockFeedlotOperator

• AnimalNutritionist

• AnimalHealthProductSales

• NutritionalConsultant

Animal Science – Reproduction

• ArtificialInseminator

• Geneticist

• SeedStockOperator

• RanchManager

• Veterinarian

• VetTechnician

Animal Science – Meat Science

• MarketReporter

• MeatGrader

• Food/MeatProductDevelopment

• FoodServiceManagement

Animal Science – Horse Production

• ExtensionHorseSpecialist

• Geneticist


• HorseFeedDevelopmentSpecialist

• RanchManager


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Bio-veterinary Science is designed to prepare students to enter veterinary school or other related animal health graduate course work. It will give students the background to apply to and be successful in veterinary school. There are exciting careers in veterinary practice, industry and research as well as government opportunities. Bio-veterinary Science is a rapidly growing industry.

ANIMAL HEALTH & VETERINARY SCIENCES


“The education I received was a solid foundation for completing a Masters. The hands-on education I received has been extremely helpful in both academic pursuits and the workforce.” –Kristi Dubay (BYU-Idaho Alumni)

STUDENT EXPERIENCE

JOB POSITIONS:

Animal Science – Nutrition

• FeedSales/Management

• LivestockEquipmentSales/Mgt

• LivestockFeedlotOperator


• AnimalHealthProductSales

• NutritionalConsultant

Animal Science – Reproduction


• Geneticist

• SeedStockOperator

• RanchManager

• Veterinarian

• VetTechnician

Animal Science – Meat Science

• MarketReporter

• MeatGrader

• Food/MeatProductDevelopment

• FoodServiceManagement

Animal Science – Horse Production

• ExtensionHorseSpecialist

• Geneticist


• HorseFeedDevelopmentSpecialist

• RanchManager


The veterinary technician curriculum is designed to prepare students for careers in animal health, nursing and husbandry. The program focuses primarily on domestic species. Veterinary technician students are prepared for employment in private veterinary practice as technicians, research technicians, technical support staff at veterinary teaching hospitals, zoos, in private industry and as USDA support staff. Graduates will be eligible for state and national board examinations that are required to register as licensed veterinary technicians.

VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY


“The atmosphere in the program was one of camaraderie, in which both students and professors were working toward a common goal – successfully educating students.” - Katie Hackbart (BYU-Idaho Alumni)

STUDENT EXPERIENCE

JOB POSITIONS:

• Private Clinical Practice • Biomedical Facilities• DiagnosticLaboratories• Wildlife Facilities• Drug and Food Manufacturing Companies• Food Safety Inspection Facilities

Animal Science is designed for students who desire to work in animal production agriculture or associated animal agribusiness. Students in this emphasis will be taught animal anatomy and physiology, nutrit ion, reproduction, health, genetics, meat science, grazing and the fundamentals of running an animal-based production business. Graduates will be prepared to enter the workforce or continue in graduate programs.

BEEF PRODUCTION MANAGMENT


“The atmosphere in the program was one of camaraderie, in which both students and professors were working towards a common goal – successfully educating students. I will be forever grateful for the experiences that I had and the friends and acquaintances that I made.” - Katie Hackbart (BYU-Idaho Alumni)

STUDENT EXPERIENCE

Agribusiness is designed to prepare students for employment in a variety of fields including business finance, marketing, international agriculture, agricultural marketing, policy formation, farm and ranch management, resource economics, rural development, bank and real estate appraisal.

“I struggled in my college education before I entered

the Ag department. I attribute my success thereafter

to the extra care and attention each member of the

staff provided. Coupled with this personal care was

the priceless perspective they shared in and out of the

classroom about the real-life experiences they had working

in the industry. I feel that my undergraduate education at

BYU-Idaho gave me the necessary tools and knowledge I

needed to obtain employment in the Ag industry. “

– Blaine Calaway

AGRIBUSINESS


STUDENT EXPERIENCE

• LoanOfficer• MarketingCoordinator• AgriculturalSales• Farm/RanchManagement• Farm/RanchConsultant• CommodityBuyer• MarketForecaster• AccountExecutive• GlobalMarketsandTrade• Retail/WholesaleManager• HumanResourceManager• PharmaceuticalRepresentative• PublicRelationsPractitioner• CountyAgent• ProductionSupervisor• GovernmentAnalyst• AdvanceEducationProfessor• InternationalMarketingDirector• Vice-Presidentof Sales• GrowthandDevelopment

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Agribusiness is designed to prepare a student for employment in a variety of fields, including business finance, marketing, international agriculture, agricultural marketing, policy formation, farm and ranch management, resource economics, rural development, bank, and real estate appraisal.

AGRICULTURE MANAGEMENT


“I was the beneficiary of dedicated faculty, well-rounded

coursework and strong leadership opportunities that

have helped me become a marketable resource to the

industry. It was the direction and guidance of faculty

that helped me secure an internship opportunity with

NorthwestFarmCreditServices.Itledtoaveryfulfilling

full-time experience in their commercial finance division

for five years. Overall, I consider myself blessed to have

had the opportunity to become a graduate of BYU-

Idaho.”–LanceZollinger(BYU-IdahoAlumni)

STUDENT EXPERIENCE

Agricultural Education will prepare students for employment opportunities in agriculture education and agribusiness occupations. Highly qualified teachers are in short supply nationwide. Graduates will be prepared to enter the work force or continue on to graduate school.

“AftergraduationItookajobwiththeNaturalResourcesConservationService(NRCS)underthe United States Department of Agriculture … I feel I’m able to adequately provide for my family in large part due to the education I received from BYU-Idaho.” – The Aaron family (BYU-Idaho Alumni)

AGRICULTURE EDUCATION COMPOSITE


STUDENT EXPERIENCE

• SecondaryTeaching• Jr.CollegeInstruction• AgribusinessOccupation• Farm/RanchManagement• RegionalPlanner• Farm/RanchConsultant• AgTV/RadioBroadcaster• AgJournalist• CountyAgent• ExtensionService(4-H)• ContinuingEducation• GovernmentAnalyst• AdvanceEducationPro.

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Agronomy is the study of plants (field crops) and soils and their ecological interactions with the surrounding environment. Studies include the production of food and fiber (farming) in connection with the development of science technology for the betterment of mankind. Young minds will find substance in discovering the secrets for tomorrow’s food production. Graduates wil l be prepared to enter the workforce or continue on to graduate programs.

“I have always been attracted to the global nature o f ag r icu l ture and look ing fo r opportunities to expand my perspective. My experience at BYU-Idaho prepared me to continue my education by attending graduate school at the University of Illinois.” –Matt Maughan (BYU-Idaho Alumni)

AGRONOMY, CROP, AND SOIL, SCIENCES


STUDENT EXPERIENCE

• MolecularPlantScience• ResearchScientist• Biotechnology• Monsanto• PioneerSeed• Dekalb• ForageGenetics• CroplandGenetics

• AgricultureProductsManagement• CropConsulting• Sales• PlantandVegetationEcology• ProfessionalFarmManagement• GovernmentAgencies• NaturalResourceConservationService• PlantGenetics/Nutrition• Agro-micrometeorology• SoilFertility• GrainLocationManager• SpatialTechnologies• TurfgrassProducer/Manager• Florist• SoilScientist• OrganicFarming• PlantPathology• Marketing:Fertilizer,Chemicals,andSeeds• ProfessorinContinuingEducation• ExtensionSpecialist• AgriculturalResearchCenter

HIRING COMPANIES AND PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS

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