About the Agricultural Communications Degree
Farmers and ranchers are the “boots on the ground” of the agricultural industry. They’re the producers that provide the world with vital resources year after year, season after season. Agricultural communication graduates enter the ag world as industry ambassadors. They’re responsible for communicating the impact of the work researchers, educators, farmers, ranchers and industries do, marketing various aspects of agriculture and ensuring the industry keeps pace with the constantly evolving environment we live in today. Together, ag communicators and experts evolve the science and business of the industry, pushing its growth in an inspiring direction that ensures the world is fed, clothed and informed.
The B.S. in agricultural communications program serves two principal types of students:
- Students seeking a journalism/communication degree related to agriculture
- Students seeking a broad overview of agriculture that are not enrolled in any of the
other B.S. programs at UW
The program maintains three goals that serve both types of students:
- Goal 1 - To develop proficiency in written and oral communication for professional and non-professional audiences.
- Goal 2 - To gain appreciation and understanding of agriculture and related disciplines.
- Goal 3 - To acquire lifelong learning skills for engaged citizenship.
Students will be required to complete the core curriculum which includes 24 credit
hours (12 prescribed, 12 elective) in communication and journalism and 42 elective
credit hours in agriculture courses.
View the full bachelor of science agricultural communications degree program curriculum.
All agricultural communications students are eligible to apply for our Brand of Excellence Scholarships which include dozens of exciting categories supported by generous sponsors. UW also offers a variety of scholarships, commitments and opportunities to all students.
What Can You Do With a B.S. in Agricultural Communications?
Ag comms graduates are skilled communicators capable of simplifying key concepts related to the agriculture industry. Their passion for all things agriculture comes through in their ability to convey the importance of initiatives and current events within the ag world. Graduates will empower the providers who feed the world through their ability to advocate and educate.
- Advertising
- Agricultural Consultant
- Agricultural Marketer
- Graphic Design
- Information Specialist
- Insurance Sales
- Photographer
- Production Coordinator
- Project Coordinator
- Public Relations
- Real Estate
- Nebraska News
- Montana Outlaw BBQ
- Oklahoma State University
- RFD-TV
- NILE
- University of Idaho Law School
- Riverton Livestock Auction
- Wyoming Legislative Service Office
- Wyoming Stock Growers Association
- Farm Bureau Financial Services
- Arabian Horse Association
- Nebraska Farm Bureau
- Wyoming Livestock Roundup
- Krotter Law
- Goshen County Weed and Pest
Agricultural communications is all about sharing information related to farming, food, the environment and rural issues in a way that's clear, accurate, and engaging for different audiences. It combines communication skills (like writing, public speaking, marketing, social media, journalism and video production) with agriculture knowledge (like farming practices, food production, sustainability and ag policy).
A general communications or journalism degree teaches you broad skills like writing, public speaking, media production and storytelling. A degree in agricultural communications gives you those same core skills, plus a specialized understanding of agriculture, food systems, environmental issues and rural communities. You'll learn how to communicate complex ag topics like biotechnology, sustainability, animal welfare and food security in ways that make sense to farmers, policymakers, consumers and the media.
Small but mighty
Agricultural communications is a small but strong program at the University of Wyoming. Smaller class sizes mean more individualized attention, engaging class discussions and mentorship from faculty. Plus, ag comm students get the benefit of accessing the resources available to all College of Agriculture students.
“The Agricultural Communications program at the University of Wyoming has prepared me to enter the work-force post-grad with all the knowledge and skills I could need. It not only challenges students in the areas of improving their communication, journalism and other related skills, but gives them an opportunity to take those skills and apply them to the industry of agriculture. Alongside the several classes students can take to improved their communication and journalism skills, students also receive a working knowledge of agriculture that truly rounds out ones skillset in many different regards. I am very grateful to have been a part of the Agricultural Communications degree program during my four-years at UW and feel more than ready to take on the real-world after graduation!”
- Sophia Fahleson | Class of 2023
