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Undergraduate students

 

Major and minor programs

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Agricultural science major

Gain expertise in plant and animal operations, pest control, production and use of plant and animal products, marketing, food sciences, and basic economics and management.

I want to know more about agricultural science
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Agricultural science and economics dual majors

Combine a passion for providing for the world through agriculture with a powerful understanding of markets, trade, statistics and solutions to resource allocation problems.

I want to know more majoring in ag and economics
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Agricultural communication minor

Develop the skills to engage in science communication around issues related to agriculture, biotechnology, natural resources and environmental science, such as land use, food production and resource management.

I want to know more about becoming an ag communicator
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Rangeland ecology & management major

The rangeland ecology & management major at the Â鶹ӳ»­ is the only degree in Â鶹ӳ»­ nationally accredited with the Society for Range Management.

I want to know more about rangeland science
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Secondary education & agricultural sciences dual major

In Â鶹ӳ»­Teach, you earn bachelor's degrees in agricultural science and secondary education, fulfilling Â鶹ӳ»­ course requirements for secondary-school licensure in agricultural science.

I want to know more about becoming an ag teacher
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Veterinary science major

Prepare for veterinary medicine, animal production, biotechnology or conservation careers in a program recognized for its animal breeding, genetics, nutrition, physiology, growth, behavior and management work.

I want to know more about veterinary science

Join the class of 2029

Apply by June 1 for fall 2025 consideration.

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Certificate programs

Rangeland & Fire Ecology Education Program certifications empower working professionals to advance their careers

Rangeland & Fire Ecology Program students on a field trip in the mountains above Reno.

Natural resource management certificate

The natural resource management certificate allows working professionals a pathway to earn college credits to meet federal hiring requirements for general natural resource management (401) positions.

Rangeland & Fire Ecology Program students working together on a plan to reduce a range's fire risk through improved land management.

Rangeland management specialist certificate

The rangeland management specialist certificate allows working professionals a pathway to earn college credits to meet federal hiring requirements for general natural resource management (454) positions.

Are you ready for a world of opportunity?

Rangeland & Fire Ecology Education Program certifications empower you to advance your career and leave a lasting impact.

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Student Ambassadors

What are student ambassadors? They are current students who serve as representatives of the department to various audiences. They act as liaisons between the institution and potential students, current students, alumni, and the wider community.

Meet Our Ambassadors

Tribal Student Program

A program designed to recruit, retain, and graduate American Indian/Alaska Native students in the Agricultural Sciences.

To learn more about the program
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CABNR Student Emergency Fund

Help provide students with critical support needed to continue their University education, despite facing unexpected challenges associated with COVID-19 or other emergencies.