Webster defines agriculture as the science, art, or practice of cultivating the soil, producing crops, and raising livestock and in varying degrees the preparation and marketing of the resulting products: Farming.  While the above definition is true, contemporary agriculture also includes a more inclusive list of working in areas such as natural resources and environmental systems, government agencies, service systems, food systems, equipment systems, life sciences, chemical and pharmaceutical systems, and biotechnology.  You can log on to the AgForLife Map – Virtual Career Guide to visually see the broad opportunities in agriculture, food and life sciences in a holistic manner and to learn more about the broad areas impacted by our industry.

There are many opportunities in the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences at Texas A&M University for graduate and undergraduate students interested in studying a varied number of areas; definitely too many to mention here.  We have majors in our College that allow students to pursue law school, medical school, and most other professional schools after a baccalaureate degree.  We also have students who are using basic and applied science to solve many of today’s complex problems by working with world-renowned faculty on exciting research projects.  Our college is home to one of the largest agricultural colleges in the country and boasts a number of friendly faculty and staff who will welcome you but challenge you at the same time.  Our college is academically rigorous while also committed to working with students who are finding their passion and area of interest. 

Many of our students are offered opportunities through internships and permanent employment with a wide variety of companies in our industry.  Students can travel the globe to experience new understanding of cultures and practices in some of our study-abroad trips, as well as being involved on campus in one of over 50 student organizations in the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences.  Whatever you want to study or do, you can probably find it in the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences because of our diverse majors and many opportunities for students.  I would encourage you to contact a caring [advisor] in our college to learn more about the many opportunities that await you.