"One of my favorite things about the Agricultural Sciences major is that the advisors are extremely willing to help you find the courses and track that is the right fit for you."
- John Orlowski,
3rd year student
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Program Coordinator
Kari Richards707 Bradfield Hall
(607) 255-0660
agsci@cornell.edu
Program Director
Dr. Antonio (Toni) DiTommaso
903 Bradfield Hall
(607) 254-4702
ad97@cornell.edu
Welcome to the Agricultural Sciences major at Cornell University! Today, more than ever, successful and sustainable agriculture production systems and enterprises require knowledgeable and proficient leaders. The Agricultural Sciences major was developed to prepare students for dynamic careers in a variety of agricultural related fields. Students work closely with their CALS faculty adviser in developing a curriculum that best fits their individual needs and interests. The major also has an “applied” focus that ensures students acquire valuable practical training and skills. This flexible curriculum makes the Agricultural Sciences major especially attractive to transfer students who were enrolled in agriculture-related programs in other institutions.
Agriculture is an exciting and dynamic field involving a wide range of disciplines. Our major trains students to be broad thinkers who are scientifically skilled, and knowledgeable about environmental and socio-economic issues related to agricultural systems. This interdisciplinary program is for students wishing to pursue a general education in agriculture to prepare for careers that require a scientific and integrated understanding of agriculture and food systems. Such careers may include the production and marketing of plant/animal foods, agricultural education in secondary schools, organic farming, cooperative extension, and crop consultation.
New Course for Spring 2009!
CSS 3210 Soil Management for Sustainability (2 credits)
Instructors: H. van Es, J. Lehmann, J. Thies, and F. Magdoff
Lecture: Fridays 12:20-1:10; Lab: Mondays 1:25-4:25
Objective: This course focuses on the principles underlying sustainable soil management for agricultural production and environmental protection, and the integrated perspectives related to water, nutrients, and organisms in soil. Management applications are discussed from both domestic and international perspectives.
Intended Audience: This course logically follows Introduction to Soil Science (CSS 2600). It is targeted towards students who want to gain practical knowledge on soil health management for agricultural production and environmental protection.
New Courses for FALL 2008!
AG SCI/CSS/HORT Agricultural Machinery 4940 (fall, 1credit) - Learn about farm equipment used in various production and research cropping systems. Course content will cover operation of and mechanical systems utilized by machinery in field crop and vegetable production. Become familiar with agricultural machinery used in tillage, planting, cultivation, application of soil amendments, pest management, harvest and other incidental farm operations. Students will learn to safely operate tractors and commonly used farm equipment, identify and specify equipment required in production cropping and field-based research experiments, evaluate the need for particular site specific implement accessories, and assess equipment effects on soil quality. Most classes will take place on-farm and also include field trips.
AG SCI/CSS/HORT 3800 Organic Food and Agriculture (fall, 3/4 credits)
- Come join us for this survey class about the production, sale, and consumption of Organic Food! A series of expert speakers, including local organic farmers, will address key topics to generate a broad understanding of production strategies, as well as local and international markets and related issues. Guided discussions, projects and presentations will allow students to deepen their knowledge in an area of choice. The lab will highlight farm visits to some top local organic farms as well as hands-on demonstrations of soil, weed, and pest management topics. Topics to be presented include:
- Organic grain, vegetable, and fruit production
- Organic strategies of soil management
- Organic pest and weed management
- Organic Dairy Production
- Local and National organic markets and producers
- Permaculture
- Organic agriculture in the international context
- Farmworker issues in organic agriculture
Agricultural Science 4010 Seminar Series
Find out first hand about possible career options with a degree in Agricultural Sciences. Each week a professional working in the field of agriculture is invited to speak to students. Speakers include professionals working as producers of common or unique crops or livestock, extension agents, agricultural educators, agribusiness representatives, government policy makers, researchers from Cornell studying various aspects of agricultural production, and Directors of non-profit organizations working with producers at various scales, from the small growers marketing locally at farmers markets, to large agribusiness enterprises. This course is a great way to learn more about the major and get to know other agricultural students.
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