Agricultural Food Systems
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Wingate acquires eight-acre plot to create research farm
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about Wingate acquires eight-acre plot to create research farm
Do you like hands-on learning, especially when it’s outside, immersed in nature? Are you intrigued by the farm-to-table trend, or do you wonder what you could do to help fight food insecurity? Did you grow up on a farm and wish you had the business acumen to take it to the next level? A biology degree with a concentration in agricultural food systems can prepare you for the perfect career. You’ll take the biology, chemistry, agriculture and business classes you need for a solid foundation while choosing a variety of electives that reflect your interests.
Outside the Classroom
This concentration is project-based, hands-on and an experiential learning process. You'll spend plenty of time outdoors, in the dirt, in a lab and in the community.
- Internships
- Research opportunities
- Immediate, local opportunity to impact Union and Anson counties
Advanced Degrees
After completing this concentration, students can go on to earn advanced degrees in several areas such as:
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Master's in Sustainable Food Systems
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Master's/PhD in Public Health - Nutrition
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Master's/PhD in Agricultural Sciences
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Master's in Food Policy
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Master's/PhD in Agricultural Business
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MBA
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Master's/PhD in Food Science
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Master's in Nutrition
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Master's in Agricultural and Extension Education
Career Opportunities
Students will leave Wingate with a portfolio of experiences and a concentrated area of expertise to set them apart while seeking a career. Students will be well-versed in community engagement and with the science/business combination, the career potential is flexible and always in demand.
- Account Executive
- Business Analyst
- Commodity Merchandiser
- Farm Manager
- Financial Analyst
- Supply Chain Management
- Operations Manager
- Territory Manager
- Agronomy Sales
- Mill Operations
- Business Development Representative
- Product Test Engineer
- Research Entomologist
- Farm Business Enterprise Manager
- Agricultural Marketing Specialist