Students
Join us as one of the next generation of leaders in crop and soil sciences.
Come Grow with Us
Our graduates are life-long learners, engaged community members, and recognized leaders in crop and soil sciences. We deliver exceptional teaching and advising so graduates address the complex challenges of agricultural innovation, food security, climate resilience, energy needs, and sustainability. With numerous options for majors, minors and certificates, we let you shape your education to fit your passions, goals and lifestyle.
As a Crop and Soil Sciences student, you will:
- Work with globally important issues – food production, grassland ecosystems, soil health and agricultural sustainability.
- Learn to grow more nutritious, safer crops to feed the world and improve health while reducing environmental degradation.
- Gain knowledge in creating and maintaining beautiful and functional landscapes such as golf courses, sports and recreational fields, and in the booming turf and landscape industry.
We train the future managers of two of most vital resources: crops and soil. Come grow with us.
Your Path to CALS
On a tour of North Carolina soils and landscapes, students estimate the amount of clay in a soil. Photo by Adam Howard.
Preparing for the Future
From athletic turf manager to water quality specialist, opportunities for careers and advanced training in crop and soil sciences are abundant.
Scholarships & Financial Aid
