Majoring In Agronomy

Choosing a major at Purdue can be a difficult task. When I came into my freshman year I was majoring in Agribusiness, but then changed to Agronomy in the spring. Purdue offers so many majors and career paths that the decision is overwhelming. Why choose Agronomy? This is a major that I feel provides you with a diverse education. In my time at Purdue, I have taken communication courses, entomology courses, and even personal finance courses along with the core agronomy courses. Agronomy incorporates the science and math courses along with some of the key agriculture economics courses. The department of Agronomy is small, but a great group of staff and professors seeking your best interest as a student. Being able to take classes in weed management, genetics, and even statistics may feel like intimidating courses but in reality they will truly help you in your career. You may be wondering how choosing agronomy as my major has helped me. I have become a more diversified and knowledgeable on the leading topics of production agriculture and agronomic management of farms. The agronomy department has truly helped me to grow through my education and my future career. When making the tough decision of choosing a major, choose agronomy! You are guaranteed a well-rounded education with the support of great professors at a leading land grant university.