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Crop Science

Graduate ProgramsThe worldwide demand for trained men and women in plant biotechnology, integrated pest management, precision farming, postharvest technology, research and development, consulting, and marketing is growing every day. 
The 21st century of agriculture will be driven by the need to feed and clothe a growing world population using methods that ensure the continued productivity of our farmland. 

With a Crop Science degree from Cal Poly, you will be career- and industry-ready. Our graduates are at work with companies large and small in production and related service industries, and with agriculture agencies at the county, state and federal levels, including:

  • J. G. Boswell
  • Tanimura & Antle
  • Ocean Mist Farms
  • Western Farm Service 
  • Novartis
  • Summit Seeds
  • Phelan and Taylor
  • BASF Corporation 
  • Agricultural Sales
  • Ag Commissioners' Offices 
  • Dow AgroSciences
  • Helena Chemical
  • Zeneca 

Cal Poly's Crop Science curriculum is designed to meet the needs of the future. In our opinion, the world is only short of land for growing crops, not for growing solutions. 

Croplands in close proximity to the campus core serve as outdoor laboratories to enhance learning and awareness of the industry. Crop Science offers hands-on experience and a "Can Do" attitude with outstanding facilities, extensive one-on-one interactions with faculty, and industry internships. 


GET IN TOUCH...
Horticulture & Crop Sciences Department
Department Head: Dr. John C. Peterson

805-756-2279 Fax: 805-756-6504
e-mail: crsc@calpoly.edu
http://crops.calpoly.edu

Graduate Programs
"The Cal Poly 'Learn by Doing' approach to education takes California agriculture and makes it a classroom. This hands-on experience allows a Cal Poly graduate to learn in a real-life environment."

Rick Antle '79
President
Tanimura & Antle

 

Graduate Programs
"Cal Poly's 'Learn by Doing' motto has prepared me for today's agriculture industry. Cal Poly is unique because you actually grow the crops you learn about."

Sean J. Morelos, '97
Ag Chemical Sales
BASF Corporation

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College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences
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