CULTIVATE YOUR FUTURE IN AG
Morningside’s location in Sioux City and the tri-state region places us in the heart of one of the most productive agricultural regions in the world. Both our Siouxland location and the number of businesses in the area with ties to agriculture have made the Morningside University Regina Roth Agricultural and Food Studies department a critical regional resource. The Applied Food and Studies program is designed to give you a broad understanding of how agriculture and food production work preparing you for success after you graduate. Paired with a relevant minor, you can gain a more focused degree, preparing them for careers of entrepreneurial endeavors in the agricultural industry.
Degrees
Agricultural and Food Studies (B.A.)
Major
Agricultural Teaching Education (B.S. )
Major
Applied Agricultural and Food Studies (B.S.)
Major
Agribusiness
Major
Agribusiness
Minor
Agricultural Communication
Minor
Agricultural Studies
Minor
Agronomy
Minor
Environmental Policy/Law
Minor
Food Safety
Minor
Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (Drone)
Minor
Why Study Applied Agriculture and Food Studies?
Morningside University’s Applied Agriculture and Food Studies program prepares students for leadership roles across the agricultural industry through hands-on learning and industry-connected experiences. Students explore agriculture, food systems, business, and sustainability while building practical skills alongside experienced faculty.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
- Internships, research, and experiential learning opportunities
- Flexible emphasis areas to match student interests
- Strong connections with regional agriculture industries
- Small class sizes with individualized faculty support
THE MORNINGSIDE DIFFERENCE
Hands on Learning Environment
You'll have access to our 3,300 square-foot state-of-the-art greenhouse, the 76-acre Lags Learning Farm, campus garden, Cargill Outdoor Classroom and more to give you hands on experience outside the classroom preparing you for success.
Externship Program
Our externship program allows you to participate in a paid, semester-long externship in Sioux City, greater Iowa or beyond and work side-by-side with management and production teams doing real agriculture in the real world.
Career Opportunities
Morningside graduates of the agriculture and food studies program have gone into careers at Tyson Foods, Palmer Candy Company, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Farm Credit Administration, regional cooperatives, and more.
What Can I Do With This Degree?
An Agriculture & Food Studies degree provides a broad foundation in agriculture, business, technology, and leadership, preparing graduates for careers across the food and agriculture industries. The program’s flexibility allows students to tailor their education to a wide range of career interests or continue on to graduate or professional school. Potential careers include:
- Agribusiness Manager
- Precision Agriculture Specialist
- Farm or Ranch Manager
- Agricultural Sales Representative
- Crop Consultant
- Agricultural Supply Chain Specialist
- Agricultural Entrepreneur
- Agribusiness corporations and cooperatives
- Farms, ranches, and agricultural production operations
- Seed, feed, equipment, and crop input companies
- Food processing and food systems organizations
- Agricultural lenders and financial institutions
- Government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and Extension services
- Agricultural technology, consulting, and research organizations
Students build a broad understanding of modern agriculture through coursework in crop and animal sciences, agribusiness, agricultural economics, food systems, precision agriculture, sustainability, and agricultural leadership. Flexible electives and hands-on learning experiences allow students to customize the program to match their career goals while gaining real-world experience through internships and experiential learning.
REQUIRED
Students will work in a field of their choice for a semester receiving on-the-job training shadowing professionals to learn more about the field.
MAKE IT YOUR OWN
The Applied Agriculture and Food Studies degree program provides students with a strong core background in agriculture and is designed to be paired with one or more agricultural minors to provide an in-depth focus for a student’s given area of interest.
LEARN BY DOING
REGINA ROTH APPLIED AG & FOOD STUDIES
As a Regina Roth Agricultural and Food Studies student, you’ll learn how different agricultural production and business systems affect crop yields, and agribusiness farm profitability, soil health, and models of long-term sustainability. You’ll also have access to our state-of-the-art facilities giving you hands-on experience for the real world.
Related Majors & Minors
Still looking for the right fit? Check out some additional program options that we think might interest you or are often paired with this program. You can also view the programs page to keep exploring your options
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WHY STUDY AT MORNINGSIDE?
13:1
student/faculty ratio so you’re assured a quality education focused on you
99%
employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation
65+
majors & pre-professional programs available
MEET THE FACULTY
Dr. Thomas Paulsen
Professor & Dean of Agriculture and Aviation / Interim Dean, School of Business
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Keren Brooks
Assistant Professor
Morningside is full of students, faculty, and staff who seek, not only a great educational experience, but also to build and sustain communities. It is exciting, rewarding, and encouraging to work in an environment that is dedicated to uplifting others.
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Daniel Witten
Associate Professor
I love working in the close knit environment that Mside provides. Don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone and make connections.
Daniel’s Profile
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