Career Compass: Agriculture and Agroecology

As an agriculture student in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences you will have three areas of specialization to choose from:

1. Animal Systems: the study of animal production including genetics, anatomy, physiology, nutrition, health and reproduction. You will learn how to effectively manage the production of livestock animals and poultry.
2. Agronomy: the study of crop production, soil management and water resources, including crop physiology and the biology of seed plants. You will learn how agronomy is practiced around the world, with a focus on Western Canada.
3. Plant Biotechnology: this degree provides you with a solid foundation in genetics, pathology, the physiology of plant growth, and the development of crop plants for food, feed and industrial uses.

As an agroecology student in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences you will learn about the biological and physical components of ecosystems, and how we can achieve economically sustainable agricultural production while conserving resources and maintaining the integrity of our ecosystems. 

Students graduating with a B.Sc. in Agriculture (Agronomy, Animal Systems, Plant Biotechnology) or a B.Sc. in Agroecology meet education requirements for registration and licensure with Agrologists Manitoba leading to the Professional Agrologist (P.Ag.) designation.

Skills you will gain by studying AGRICULTURE and AGROECOLOGY

• The ability to effectively manage livestock production while considering the economic and environmental sustainability of integrated livestock and crop production systems.
• The ability to produce food, feed, fuel and bio-products in sustainable ways.
• The ability to develop food crops from the molecular level to the plant in the field, and new technologies that protect crops from insects and disease.
• An understanding of how we can achieve economically sustainable agricultural production while conserving resources and maintaining ecosystems.

Use the UM Competencies Framework to reflect on skills gained during your coursework and extracurricular experiences.