Agricultural Systems Management Major

Think about majoring in Agricultural Systems Management (ASM) if:

• You want to work with engineers in the testing, development, and improvement of equipment.
• You want to demonstrate features of new equipment and train service personnel.
• You’re interested in advising and assisting landowners in managing resources.
• You’re interested in farm management.

Agricultural Systems Management is a College of Agricultural Sciences major that integrates the study of agricultural sciences, engineering technology, and business management. The program is administered through the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, which offers a series of courses to provide the technical background for the graduate. Basic study is emphasized in the agricultural sciences and business management areas, along with the application of the technical results of engineering research, design, and manufacturing. Graduates of the major apply their technology and management training to the diverse areas of food, feed, and fiber production, food/feed processing, conservation management of land and water resources, and post-production agriculture.