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.

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 Leadership and Engagement Office has information on more than 300 other student organizations.

College clubs and organizations

NC State clubs and organizations

Agronomy Club

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

Agribusiness/NAMA Club

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

Agroecology Education Farm

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

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.

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

MANRRS provides students with professional development, community development and personal development opportunities as it strives for the 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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