Students pursuing this recently established Option in the Crops Major gain special experience in the science and technologies important in the production of field and vegetable crops in an arid environment. Special emphasis is placed on soil and water science, agricultural economics, and pest management.

CAREERS OF ALUMNI: Agricultural Inspector, Agrichemical Marketing and Research, Farm Manager, Hay Broker, Irrigation Consultant, Pest Control Advisor, Plant Breeder, Research Agronomist, Seed Company Manager

FACULTY INVOLVED IN UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION: William McCloskey (Weed Science), Michael Ottman (Crop Physiology), Dennis Ray (Genetics & New Crop Development), Jeff Silvertooth (Crop Production), Tom Wilson (Soils), Jim Walworth (Cooperative Extension).

OPTION ADVISORS: Jeff Silvertooth (520)621-7616 - silver@ag.arizona.edu;
Elizabeth Davison (520) 621-1582 - edavison@ag.arizona.edu; Tom Wilson (520) 621-9308 - twilson@ag.arizona.edu

Turfgrass is a prominent component of many outdoor recreational facilities and landscapes. Coursework in this Option of the Crops Major will prepare students to pursue careers in turfgrass and landscape management. Biological and physical aspects of turfgrasses and their management and their interaction with the environment are emphasized.

CAREERS OF ALUMNI: Golf Course Superintendent, Landscape Manager, Irrigation Specialist, Sod/Seed Production, Sports Facility Manager

FACULTY INVOLVED IN UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION: David Kopec (Turf Management), William McCloskey (Weed Science), Mohammad Pessarakli (Turf Research)

OPTION ADVISOR: Elizabeth Davison (520)621-1582 - edavison@ag.arizona.edu; Tom Wilson (520) 621-9308 - twilson@ag.arizona.edu