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Sustainable Crop Production
Explore the interconnected processes of crop production and the environment for ag business, conservation and more.
Sustainable Crop Production – B.S. in Sustainable Food & Bioenergy Systems, Sustainable Crop Production Emphasis
Students in the Sustainable Crop Production program at Montana State pursue the answers to hard-hitting questions pertaining to sustainability and agriculture. Those questions include “Where does our food come from? Are there ways to sustainably maintain production levels and yet protect our natural resources? Is it possible to improve the quality and nutrition of our food supply? Are local food systems a viable alternative to corporate agricultural production? Can crops grown for bioenergy production reduce our use of fossil fuels and lessen carbon dioxide emissions?” Coursework in the Sustainable Crop Production program help students in digging for those answers, including agronomy, soil fertility, plant genetics and physiology, greenhouse production, plant propagation, integrated pest management and small business management.
The Sustainable Food & Bioenergy Systems major offers three additional Option Within the Major: Agroecology, Sustainable Food Systems and Sustainable Livestock Production.
Montana’s Research Leader
Montana State is the largest research enterprise in the state and consistently breaks
MSU records for annual research expenditures, reaching $200 million for the first
time in 2022.
State of the Art Facilities
Through the Plant Sciences & Plant Pathology Department, students have access to the
60,000 square foot Plant Growth Center Facility, the Plant BioScience Building, seven
research centers across the state of Montana and five service labs.
University of the Yellowstone™
Montana State students make the surrounding Yellowstone ecosystem their classroom,
laboratory and playground.
Career Resources
Within their first year of graduation, more than 96% of Montana State graduates are employed, continuing their education or not seeking employment, and career guidance website Zippia consistently ranks MSU as the #1 school in the state where alumni are most likely to land jobs.
Career Coaching & Professional Skills Studio
Professional career coaches help students with their career exploration, employer networking opportunities and job or internship searches. They also critique resumes and help students practice job interviews. Additionally, the Allen Yarnell Center for Student Success offers free workshops for students to develop the professional communication and collaboration skills that are highly sought after by employers.
Careers
Sustainable Crop Production students at Montana State University go into careers such as:
- Organic Agriculture
- Pest Management
- CSA Management
- Extension Service
- Precision Agriculture
To explore more career possibilities, the Allen Yarnell Center for Student Success has a variety of tools available , including self-assessment and working with career coaches.