Department of Agriculture

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Feed the World. Shape the Future. Find Your Fearless.

Agriculture feeds everyone, and it's where the biggest challenges get solved. Climate change. Food security. Sustainable farming. The future depends on people who find their fearless and tackle what matters most.

Jump Into the Real Work

While other students sit in lecture halls, you'll be solving actual problems. Run cattle operations at our University farm. Design experiments that could change how we grow food. Work directly with government agencies and private companies on projects that impact millions of people. Learn the science that drives innovation. Master the business skills that build empires. Understand the environmental systems that sustain life. Our programs don't just teach you about agriculture – they prepare you to lead it.

Academic Programs 

Whether you're innovating sustainable farming, leading the next generation on your family farm, growing thriving crops, or reimagining food systems, our agriculture programs are designed to move you fearlessly forward. Rooted in hands-on experience and built for bold thinkers, we’ll help you grow the skills—and the confidence—to lead change from the ground up.
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Course Rotations

Do you want to check to make sure your class is offered in the semester that you need it? Or perhaps you want to plan your schedule for the next year or two. Check the course rotation schedule to get an idea of when the courses you need are offered.
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 Agriculture by the numbers

  • 96%

    Successful Outcomes rate

    96% of our agriculture majors are employed in their industry or pursuing further education 6 months after graduation. 

  • 80% 

    Veterinary School acceptance rate

    More than 80% of our vet majors are accepted in only 32 veterinary schools in the nation.

  • 6

    Professional Facilities

    The Department of Agriculture at SEMO in Cape Girardeau, Mo has six professional facilities where students can gain hands on experience. 

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Agriculture

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Location

Office

Rhodes Hall 102

Mailing Address

One University Plaza, MS 6100
Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63701