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Agroecology

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Become a leader in sustainable agriculture with an agroecology minor

It's no secret that all agricultural ecosystems are made of many living and nonliving parts that interact. The key to managing these ecosystems is understanding the impact of these interactions. That's where agroecology comes in!

If you’re interested in sustainable agriculture, this minor is for you! The agroecology minor is the perfect way to learn how plants, insects, soil, and the atmosphere combine to form functional ecosystems and support a community’s needs. You’ll also learn how agroecology principles apply to field crops, greenhouses, golf courses, and more.

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Agroecology Minor Requirements

Curriculum & Courses

Department

College of Agriculture, Life Sciences, & Natural Resources
Department of Plant Sciences

About the Agroecology Minor

The agroecology minor is a 20-credit-hour program that exposes students to sustainable agriculture principles and practices. All students take one introductory course and choose their remaining courses from a list of approved options. This allows students to pick the courses they’re most interested in! Course topics include plant pathology, sustainable agriculture, insect ecology, soil microbiology, and more!

The minor in agroecology is NOT for plant production & protection majors.

If you're interested in majoring in agroecology, our bachelor of science in plant production and protection has an agroecology and evolution concentration you can pursue!

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UW has a thriving Department of Plant Sciences that offers a variety of enriching programs. Among these programs is the bachelor of science in plant production and protection. The bachelor's degree includes concentrations in agronomy, horticulture, integrated pest management, and agroecology and evolution. 

The department also offers four popular plant science minors for those who don’t pursue the major.

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What can you do with an agroecology minor?

Agroecology grads are ready for a variety of careers in conservation, ecology, regenerative agriculture, and organic agriculture. Thanks to the customizable nature of the minor and our students’ varying interests, our grads apply their education in a range of environments, from crop fields to greenhouses to golf courses.

Agroecology Careers

Here is just a small sampling of jobs and careers in agroecology:

  • Agroecologist
  • Scientist
  • Project coordinator
  • Instructor
  • Research technician
  • Ecologist
  • Land manager
  • Conservation specialist
  • Extension educator
  • Resource specialist

 

 

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Agroecology Minor Highlights

Learn more about what makes UW a unique place to study agroecology.

ACRES Student Farm

The UW ACRES Student Farm is a 1.8 acre vegetable farm. The best part? It’s completely student run! Our students use sustainable methods to manage the farm and promote local agriculture. All agroecology minor students are encouraged to get involved and take on leadership roles at ACRES.

Customizable Programming

All students take one introductory course and choose their remaining courses from a long list of approved electives. This gives students the opportunity to pick classes that align with their interests and career goals.

 

Experiential Learning Opportunities

Agroecology students are encouraged to participate in hands-on learning opportunities throughout their time at UW. Many students do this through coursework, internships, and student-run organizations.

 

Every day on the job, I lean on the training I received from my Agroecology studies more than any other discipline. As an agronomist and a scientist, it is critical to see the farm as an ecological system in order to diagnose problems and propose realistic solutions.

- Daniel Adamson
B.S. in Agroecology (2015) & M.S. in Agronomy (2017)

Related Programs

Interested in an agroecology minor? These programs may also be of interest to you:

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Department of Plant Sciences

Department 3354, 1000 E. University Avenue

Laramie, WY 82071

Phone: (307) 766-3103

Email: plantsciences@uwyo.edu