The application of scientific principles and new technologies to agriculture.
Agriscience
Use of modern principles in growing and managing crops.
Crop Science
application of science to an industrial or commercial objective; also, the equipment and expertise to cultivate, harvest, store, process, and transport crops for consumption.
Technology
study of the properties and the management of soil to grow plants.
Soil Science
the science of producing, processing, and marketing fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants
horticulture
Activities concerned with the production of plants and animals, and the related supplies, services, mechanics, products, processing, and marketing.
Agriculture
chemistry as it applies to living matter.
biochemistry
use of electronics and ultra-modern equipment to perform tasks and control machinery and processes
high technology
pest-control program based on multiple control practices.
integrated pest management
A plant is grown for its appearance and beauty.
ornamentals
Commercial firms that have developed with or stem from agriculture.
Agribusiness
basic science of the plant and animal kingdoms
Biology
use of modern principles and practices in animal growth and management.
animal science technology
all the conditions, circumstances, and influences surrounding and affecting an organism
environment
All aspects of water conservation and management
water resources
raising of finfish, shellfish, and other aquatic animals under controlled conditions. Also, the management of the aquatic environment for the production of plants and animals.
aquaculture
science dealing with characteristics of elements or simple substances
Chemistry
A discipline that deals with quantity (numbers), space, structure, and their relationships.
mathematics
science and economics of managing land and field crops
agronomy
resources provided by nature that can replace themselves
renewable natural resources
teaching and program management in agriculture
agricultural education
animal growth, care, and management
Animal Sciences
A branch of mathematics that is used to collect large amounts of data, organize it in number form, and analyze it.
statistics
A social science related to the interactions of people and the different features of the earth.
geography
science of insect life
entomology