CURATORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI

Agricultural systems technology (AST) is the study of how physical systems (machinery, electrical power, soil and water) can be used most effectively in modern agricultural production. AST blends the applications of physics, technology and physical systems with an emphasis on business management... The modern agricultural and food industry depends on many complex, automated and mechanical systems for successful operation... Problem-solving skills are vital in this field, and the program at the University of Missouri provides hands-on opportunities to get students real-world experience in different facets of agricultural systems management.

Primary location: Columbia United States