Communications and Agricultural Education

Agricultural & Natural Resources Communications

The Agricultural & Natural Resources Communications (ANRC) major prepares students with a broad range of communications mediums and skills, including writing, graphic design, photography, and videography. Students also have the opportunity to learn marketing and communications strategies, and social media communication and play a critical role in creating one of the nation's top-ranked agricultural student publications.

Meet the Instructors

The ANRC degree program allows you to combine your passion for agriculture and natural resources with communications and journalism skills. This program features challenging courses that will enhance your communication skills and your knowledge of natural and applied sciences.

ANRC Curriculum
The ANRC program merges agricultural and natural resources industries with communications and journalism, offering challenging courses to enhance communication skills and knowledge of natural and applied sciences, emphasizing their interconnectedness.
Curriculum Guide 

The variety of experiences offered in this program prepares students for careers in:

  • Public relations firms
  • Governmental agencies (USDA EPA)
  • Agribusiness firms
  • Food companies
  • Farm organizations
  • Media and journalism companies
  • Livestock breed associations
  • Commodity groups
Student Showcase
The Agricultural & Natural Resources Communications program allows students opportunities to advance their skills in the communications and marketing field by offering hands-on experience.
Student Showcase 
Clubs & Activities
Through clubs and activities, students learn more about the agriculture communications industry, network with professionals, strengthen skills, build portfolios, establish friendships, and make memories
Clubs & Activities 
Career & Internships
Career and internship opportunities are abundant in the field of agricultural communication.
Career & Internships