School of Agriculture - Agronomy and Precision Agriculture

Agronomy and Precision Agriculture

Explore the science behind healthy soils, productive crops, and sustainable agriculture. Tennessee Tech’s Agronomy and Precision Agriculture concentration combines crop and soil science with hands-on field experience to prepare you to solve real-world challenges in agricultural production and natural resource management.

  • Hands-on laboratory and field learning
  • Access to Tennessee Tech’s 300-acre Tech Farm
  • Experience with crop and soil management systems
  • Career preparation in agriculture, conservation, research, and industry

  • Degree: Bachelor of Science
  • Major: Agriculture
  • Concentration: Agronomy and Precision Agriculture
  • Delivery Style: On-Campus


Why Agronomy and Precision Agriculture?

Every successful crop begins with the relationship between plants, soils, and the environment. In this concentration, you’ll explore how soil fertility, plant health, crop science, and sustainable management practices work together to support productive agricultural systems.

Topics Include

  • Soil Science
  • Crop Science
  • Soil Fertility
  • Plant Health
  • Sustainable Agriculture
  • Crop Production
  • Resource Management

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Learn By Doing

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Soil Science & Management

Study the chemical, physical, and biological properties of soil and how they influence plant growth and agricultural productivity.

  • Soil fertility
  • Soil structure
  • Nutrient management

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Crop Production

Explore the science behind healthy plants and productive cropping systems.

  • Crop science
  • Plant health
  • Production systems

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Sustainable Agriculture

Learn how thoughtful management of soils, crops, and natural resources can support productive agriculture while protecting the environment.

  • Environmental sustainability
  • Resource management
  • Applied problem-solving

Put Agricultural Science Into Practice

Learning extends beyond the classroom through laboratory experiences, field-based instruction, and applied activities at Tennessee Tech’s 300-acre Tech Farm. You’ll work directly with crops, soils, and agricultural systems while developing practical technical skills for your future career.

You'll have access to:

  • Research and demonstration field plots
  • Polyethylene greenhouses
  • High tunnels
  • Organic production areas
  • Laboratory experiences
  • Field-based instruction
  • Applied crop and soil management activities

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Opportunities At Tech

Build leadership skills, expand your network, and connect with fellow students who share your interests.

  • Gain hands-on experience at the 300-acre Tech Farm
  • Work with research and demonstration field plots
  • Participate in laboratory and field-based learning
  • Explore greenhouse and high-tunnel production
  • Develop practical crop and soil management skills
  • Participate in agricultural and community events at Hyder-Burks Pavilion
  • Work closely with faculty through applied learning experiences

Opportunities After Tech

With an in-demand field, you can apply your degree to many different opportunities after Tech, including:

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Soar to Greater Heights with Tennessee Tech

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At Tennessee Tech, you’ll take crop and soil science beyond the classroom through hands-on experiences at the Tech Farm, in laboratories, greenhouses, and field plots. By combining scientific study with practical learning and faculty mentorship, you’ll develop the technical skills needed to improve crop production, manage natural resources, and help build more productive and sustainable agricultural systems.

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