Student Opportunities

Life as a Crop and Soil Sciences major is not just about hitting the books. Student organizations and activities can help you develop social and leadership skills and meet new friends.

Students cheer on the Wolfpaack as they play UNC.

Clubs and Organizations

Check out clubs of interest to Crop and Soil Sciences students below, and see a full list of clubs and organizations at CALS. Also, the NC State Student Organization Resource Center has information on more than 300 other student organizations.

Agronomy Club

The Agronomy Club promotes interest in agriculture with the general public. Members meet twice a month in Williams Hall.

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Agroecology Education Farm

Located about 10 minutes from campus, the Agroecology Education Farm is the main “learning lab” for the Agroecology program and classes.

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Agribusiness/NAMA Club

Students network with agricultural industry professionals and can participate in national marketing competitions.

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Collegiate Soil Judging

Each year, NC State students participate in the Fall regional contest to qualify for national competition held in the Spring. The field skills learned are essential for career success in Crop and Soil Sciences.

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Jose Ascencio-Ibanez and College of Agriculture and Life Sciences student Morgan Rainey use low pressure particle acceleration methods to deliver a virus to plants in the laboratory. Photo by Becky Kirkland.

Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS)

Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS) is jointly sponsored by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and College of Natural Resources. We provide students with professional development, community development and personal development opportunities and strive for the inclusion, achievement and advancement of all people in the agricultural sciences. Our activities include community service, collaborating with fellow student organizations, and holding fundraising events such as the bi-annual fish fry and the muscadine jelly sale.

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Study Abroad

Students visiting Hongchun Village in China.

Students visiting Hongchun Village in China.

What better way to expand your horizons than by traveling to another country? Or maybe two? Check out your options. The world awaits.

For more information on studying abroad, visit the CALS Study Abroad page or contact the International Programs office.