Going into Agronomy

As you’ve probably heard from many advisors and students in the Agronomy department, a background in agriculture is not necessary to major in Agronomy or Plant Genetics. I grew up in the suburbs and had very little exposure to agriculture in the classes and extra-curriculars offered at my high school. It wasn’t until I started looking into different genetics-based majors that I really considered a major in the field of agriculture. Coming in as a freshman, I was a little worried about my limited knowledge about crops and agriculture in general. However, through classes I’ve taken at Purdue and internship experience, I’ve learned a lot; my interest in genetics and agriculture has only grown. Don’t let any worries about not having a strong ag background keep you from exploring the different majors and minors the Agronomy department has to offer!!

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