Fort Collins,
CO,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
The Horticultural Food Crops specialization centers on cultivation methods for growing fruits and vegetables. Coursework covers topics like fruit and vegetable cultivation, irrigation techniques, soil nutrition, plant propagation, genetic improvement, and pest control strategies. Students passionate about organic farming can combine a Horticulture major with this concentration while completing the Organic Agriculture interdisciplinary minor. Career prospects span various horticultural food sectors, including outdoor and controlled-environment farming, distribution and sales operations, fresh produce advocacy, agricultural operations management, and crop research initiatives.