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Majors Undergraduate
majors Agricultural Education focuses on teaching in school and extension settings, as well as prepares students for a wide range of other career opportunities. Agricultural Engineering Technology majors are prepared for careers in managing, designing and selling mechanical systems and technology for agricultural industries. Agricultural Studies is an interdisciplinary major requiring courses from each of the five departments in the College. It offers the flexibility to design an academic major to meet specific needs. Animal Science students are prepared in the areas of nutrition, genetics, reproduction, and the physiology of various animals. Biotechnology is an interdisciplinary major for students who desire a program related to the molecular basis of life processes. Conservation is a major designed to provide students with comprehensive knowledge and technical skills needed for effective management of land and water-based resources. Crops and Soils involves the study of grain and forages, specialty crops, pest management, and the efficient utilization and conservation of soil and water resources. Dairy Science takes an in-depth look at the dairy industry including the nutrition, genetics, reproduction, and physiology of today’s dairy animal. Environmental Sciences is the systematic, scientific study of our environment and our role within it. Food Science and Technology students are educated in the application of science in the production, safety, and quality of the food supply. Geology provides students with a firm foundation in understanding the earth, its materials, structures, processes, and history. Horticulture, through scientific and artistic curriculum, prepares students for professional careers in environmental horticulture, landscaping, greenhouses, nurseries, golf course turf management, plant breeding, fruits, vegetables and related industries. Land Use Planning focuses on the relationship between land, people, and associated resources, specifically for the evaluation of the use and environmental quality of land. Marketing Communications is an interdisciplinary major that combines courses in agriculture, business, art, communications, and public relations. Minors are offered in most of the areas identified above and in: Agricultural Economics, Agronomy, Earth Science, Earth Science Education, Environmental Studies, Farm Management, Hydrogeology, Land Use Management, Outdoor Education and Soil Science. Graduate Programs Pre-Professional
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Facilities In addition, CAFES operates a laboratory farm at two sites, providing vital resources for teaching, extension, and research. The farm is a diverse operation including beef, dairy, horse, sheep and swine enterprises, and cropping enterprises. Planning for a new Dairy Learning Center to be built on the farm is well underway. Classes and laboratory sessions bring students out to the farm. Students also have the opportunity to work on the farm or participate in research projects on the farm. Student Organizations Scholarships Internship Program International Opportunities Alternatively, a number of CAFES faculty participate in and/or host international training programs. Our faculty have recently hosted groups from several Eastern European and Latin American countries. Also, the annual Food Microbiology Symposium attracts a number of international speakers and attendees. There are often opportunities for students to meet and interact with these visitors during their stay on campus. Location University of Wisconsin-River
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