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Agriculture is the number 1 industry in California, with career opportunities available in all fields of food and agricultural sciences. The College of Agriculture at Cal Poly is the fourth largest undergraduate agriculture program in the nation, with more than 3,500 students. The College awards an average of 650 baccalaureate degrees each year, nearly half of all baccalaureate agriculture degrees granted in the state.

Cal Poly offers 18 Majors in the College of Agriculture that provide you with instruction and experience in a wide variety of agriculture related subjects... Check out our majors... Agricultural Business Agricultural Science  Agricultural Systems Management  Animal Science  BioResource & Agricultural Engineering  Crop Science  Dairy Science  Earth Sciences Environmental Horticultural Science Environmental Management and Protection Food Science  Forestry & Natural Resources  Fruit Science Nutrition Recreation Administration Soil Science Wine and Viticulture

The College emphasizes a "Learn by Doing" teaching methodology. We offer small classes and close faculty/student interaction, along with both theoretical and hands-on instruction. Students have numerous opportunities to participate in applied research projects, many of which are sponsored by agricultural industries. 

The faculty in the College of Agriculture are experts in their disciplines and are dedicated to the philosophy of "Learn by Doing." The strong mission, unique educational philosophy, and the dedication of the faculty provide an environment in which students gain the knowledge and skills necessary to help them meet the agriculture-related needs of our society, both economically and environmentally. 

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