Plant & Soil Sciences

Explore the fields of agriculture and environmental science through the lens of sustainability and social responsibility. This broadly interdisciplinary field emphasizes research, teaching, and outreach related to the growth of food and ornamental crops, soil and water protection, the management of plant diseases and pests, the development of new crops, and the management of harvested materials. At UMass Amherst, the plant & soil science program takes a scientific approach to these issues while remaining conscious of social responsibility and environmental impact. At both the undergraduate and graduate levels, students prepare for careers in agricultural research, as teachers, federal and state regulatory officials, biologists, and more.