{"id":14324,"date":"2024-06-06T12:20:08","date_gmt":"2024-06-06T16:20:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics-new\/?page_id=14324&#038;preview_id=14324"},"modified":"2026-02-26T11:32:52","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T16:32:52","slug":"science-agriculture","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/science-engineering\/science-agriculture\/","title":{"rendered":"Science: Agriculture Major"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id14324_abe95c-c8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id14324_abe95c-c8 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id14324_abe95c-c8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(74% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(26% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id14324_abe95c-c8 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id14324_abe95c-c8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id14324_abe95c-c8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id14324_abe95c-c8 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-left-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column14324_caa974-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column14324_caa974-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column14324_caa974-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column14324_caa974-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column14324_caa974-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column14324_caa974-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14324_caa974-34{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column14324_caa974-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column14324_caa974-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column14324_caa974-34\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>The Virginia Western Science: Agriculture Major offers a way to take learning outside the classroom and turn an interest in the outdoors into real-world experience. This program empowers you to choose the career path that fits your goals with training in farm management, plant and animal care, forestry and crop propagation.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Meet the needs of a changing industry<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Agriculture has played an important role in Virginia&#8217;s history, and many communities in the commonwealth are built around agricultural traditions and practices. You can contribute to this vital industry with a program designed to keep you at the forefront of agricultural technology. Learn from instructors who understand the critical role emergent technologies play in modern agriculture.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gain a practical education without the heavy math and chemistry load typical of many science degrees. Learn the science behind nutrition, disease management, anatomy and physiology. Learn effective management practices, research skills, computer literacy, customer service and teamwork skills to strengthen your professional skillset. This supportive and engaging learning environment encourages adaptability and flexibility.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What opportunities are available with an agriculture degree?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many graduates transfer to four-year institutions to further their education, while others join the workforce after completing their two-year degree. Earning your Associate of Science in Agriculture can lead to varied career paths including farm manager, agriculture technician, park ranger, veterinarian or plant specialist.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #ffecb7; color: #18284a; border-left-color: #fec00f; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-notification-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-e83cc936-0184-483b-9cdb-7b0be7d20f68\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-notification-content-\">The Ag curriculum will be updated to expand electives and change core class requirements for Ag students in Fall 2026. To see what class changes are coming, please email Dr. White at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:mwhite@virginiawestern.edu\">mwhite@virginiawestern.edu<\/a>\u00a0and ask for a copy of the NEW updated catalog!<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.virginiawestern.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=25&amp;poid=3530&amp;returnto=2597\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:5px;background-color:#53c6d6;text-transform:uppercase\">What Classes Do I Take?<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/goKiX8gLNj4\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:5px;background-color:#cfd1d7;text-transform:uppercase\">Choose Your Stem<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/science-engineering\/science\/\">Science<\/a>&nbsp;(Associate of Science)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/agriculture\/agriculture-csc\/\">Agriculture<\/a> (Career Studies Certificate)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/agriculture\/horticulture-technology\/\">Horticulture Technology<\/a>&nbsp;(Career Studies Certificate)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Transferring<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you graduate from Virginia Western with an AA or AS degree and a minimum grade point average, you may obtain guaranteed admission to more than 30 of the commonwealth&#8217;s colleges and universities.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.transfervirginia.org\/partners\">Click here for a list of Virginia Transfer Partners<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, Virginia Western has entered into the following agreement specific to the Science: Agriculture Major. This list is subject to change, and the most current agreements can be found on our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/transfer\/transfer-agreements\/\">Transfer Agreements<\/a>&nbsp;page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ferrum College:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Ferrum_AgriculturalSciences.pdf\">AS in Science Agriculture Specialization to BS in Agricultural Sciences<\/a>&nbsp;(PDF)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/07\/SFS-Farmer-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Certified Safe Farm Steward\" class=\"wp-image-14643\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/07\/SFS-Farmer-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/07\/SFS-Farmer-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/07\/SFS-Farmer-700x935.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/07\/SFS-Farmer-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/07\/SFS-Farmer.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Safe Farm Steward Project<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Virginia Western Community College is the only institution in Virginia qualified to certify your farm as a Safe Farm Steward. This free certification is provided by the University of Kentucky and recognizes a farm&#8217;s commitment to Safe Farm Stewardship. As most agricultural injuries occur from large equipment, it never hurts to have a new pair of eyes go over your equipment with you and point out future safety risks that could injure you or a loved one. Learn more about the purpose and process on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/safefarmsteward.org\/\">Safe Farm Steward website<\/a>. Ready to certify your farm or nominate someone else&#8217;s farm to become a Safe Farm Steward? Get started by clicking the button below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/p6UU8HQJQMiU9HBn8\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:5px;background-color:#18284a\">APPLY TO BE A SAFE FARM STEWARD<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column14324_7f02aa-8c > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column14324_7f02aa-8c > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column14324_7f02aa-8c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column14324_7f02aa-8c > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column14324_7f02aa-8c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column14324_7f02aa-8c > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column14324_7f02aa-8c > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:#18284a;}.kadence-column14324_7f02aa-8c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14324_7f02aa-8c, .kadence-column14324_7f02aa-8c h1, .kadence-column14324_7f02aa-8c h2, .kadence-column14324_7f02aa-8c h3, .kadence-column14324_7f02aa-8c h4, .kadence-column14324_7f02aa-8c h5, .kadence-column14324_7f02aa-8c h6{color:#ffffff;}.kadence-column14324_7f02aa-8c a{color:#ffffff;}.kadence-column14324_7f02aa-8c a:hover{color:#fec00f;}.kadence-column14324_7f02aa-8c{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column14324_7f02aa-8c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column14324_7f02aa-8c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column14324_7f02aa-8c feature-box-academic\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Cost &amp; Length<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Est. Tuition*:<\/strong> $<span id=\"tuition\"><\/span><br><strong>Program Length:<\/strong> 2 Years<br><strong>Credits: <\/strong><span id=\"hours\">61<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"disclaimer\"><p>*Estimated cost reflects in-state rate and is subject to change. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/pay\/cost-of-attendance\/\">Click here for the cost of attendance for financial aid<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Head<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mallory White, Ph.D.<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Assistant Professor, Biology<\/em><br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-envelope\" title=\"email\"><\/i> <a href=\"mailto:mwhite@virginiawestern.edu\">mwhite@virginiawestern.edu<\/a><br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-phone-alt\" title=\"phone number\"><\/i>\u00a0540-857-6409<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-map-marker\" title=\"location\"><\/i>\u00a0Fralin Center HP317<\/p>\n<p>B.S., M.S., Ph.D. Animal &amp; Poultry Science &#8211; Virginia Tech<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Have Questions? 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