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Agricultural sciences

Food systems, crops, animals, soil, forestry, and the science of agricultural production.

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About the field

What this area covers

Agricultural sciences study food and production systems, from biology and soil to technology and resource use. Research often links laboratory, field, environmental, and data-based methods.

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Research areas

Topics to explore

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Crop science

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Animal science

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Soil science

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Food science

05

Forestry

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Agricultural technology

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