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Study Landscape Architecture Visit AGNR Information For Prospective Students Alumni Faculty & Staff Maryland State Residents For full functionality of this site it is necessary to enable JavaScript. Here are instructions for how to enable JavaScript in your web browser . Our Mission We embody the University's land-grant mission with a commitment to eliminate hunger and malnutrition, preserve our natural resources, improve quality of life, and empower the next generation through world-class education. View our strategic initiatives Interested in Applying? To learn more and become a part of AGNR’s vibrant and diverse community, please visit our prospective student’s page to discover your six steps to success. Request more information Explore Career Fields The career possibilities with a degree from the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources are virtually limitless. Ranging from a nutritionist to a veterinarian to an environmental biologist, we will give you the tools to succeed in a diverse array of pursuits. Explore Career Fields Wildlife Ecology and Management Back Wildlife Ecology and Management Curtis Bennett, Director of Conservation Community Engagement, National Aquarium Class of 2009 What I Do Works collaboratively with internal and external partners, community stake holders and residents to develop and implement environmental stewardship programs and projects that help meet community needs. What I Studied Environmental Science & Policy State Government Back State Government Kenny Bounds - Deputy Secretary, Delaware Department of Agriculture Class of 1977 What I Do Works to provide support and advocacy for Delaware farmers through the programs that the Delaware Department of Agriculture provides. What I Studied Agronomy Floral Design Back Floral Design Jamie Taylor, Owner at J Starr's Flower Barn Class of 2007 What I Do In her fourth year of operation for w edding & event flowers and decor. What I Studied Plant Science Golf Course Management Back Golf Course Management Scott Herbert, Assistant Superintendent at Tournament Players Club in Scottsdale, AZ Class of 2016 What I Do As assistant superintendent, Herbert is learning about “really high-end golf and the infrastructure needed to host major tournaments." What I Studied Golf Course Management Food & Product Safety Back Food & Product Safety Ariel Bourne - Consumer Safety Inspector at USDA Food Science Alumni Class of 2016 Class of 2016 What I Do "As a Consumer Safety Inspector for the USDA I am responsible for inspecting the food produced by meat and poultry companies. We ensure the American food supply has safe a...