Crop Production

Agriculture is the cultivation of land and breeding of animals and plants to provide food, fiber, medicinal plants and other products to sustain and enhance life. Agriculture was the key development in the rise of sedentary human civilization, whereby farming of domesticated species created food surpluses that enabled people to live in cities. The study of agriculture is known as agricultural science. The history of agriculture dates back thousands of years; people gathered wild grains at least 105,000 years ago and began to plant them around 11,500 years ago before they became domesticated. Pigs, sheep, and cattle were domesticated over 10,000 years ago. Crops originate from at least 11 regions of the world. Industrial agriculture based on large-scale monoculture has in the past century come to dominate agricultural output, though about 2 billion people worldwide still depend on subsistence agriculture.

Modern agronomy, plant breeding, agrochemicals such as pesticides and fertilizers, and technological developments have sharply increased yields from cultivation, but at the same time have caused widespread ecological and environmental damage. Selective breeding and modern practices in animal husbandry have similarly increased the output of meat, but have raised concerns about animal welfare and environmental damage through contributions to global warming, depletion of aquifers, deforestation, antibiotic resistance, and growth hormones in industrially produced meat. Genetically modified organisms are widely used, although they are banned in several countries.

The major agricultural products can be broadly grouped into foods, fibers, fuels, and raw materials (such as rubber). Classes of foods include cereals (grains), vegetables, fruits, oils, meat, milk, fungi and eggs. Over one-third of the world's workers are employed in agriculture, second only to the service sector, although the number of agricultural workers in developed countries has decreased significantly over the past several centuries.

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Matching Crop Production Colleges

North Dakota State University-Main Campus

Four or more years; Public; $13,426 average out-state tuition; $8,951 average in-state tuition

West Hills College-Coalinga

At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; $10,590 average out-state tuition; $1,380 average in-state tuition

Reedley College

At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; $8,304 average out-state tuition; $1,104 average in-state tuition

Hartnell College

At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; $8,940 average out-state tuition; $1,380 average in-state tuition

North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Four or more years; Public; $27,320 average out-state tuition; $6,535 average in-state tuition

Bakersfield College

Four or more years; Public; $9,330 average out-state tuition; $1,380 average in-state tuition

Butte College

At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; $7,584 average out-state tuition; $1,104 average in-state tuition

Scholarships for Crop Production Majors

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Diversity in Food and Natural Resources Scholarship

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

Up to $15,000 Varies See Details

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The Diversity in Food and Natural Resources Scholarship is available to students entering the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. You must be enrolled in the College of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resource Sciences. You must also demonstrate a contribution to diversity, high academic achievement, leadership and community involvement to be...

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Diversity in Food and Natural Resources Scholarship

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

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Up to $15,000

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The Diversity in Food and Natural Resources Scholarship is available to students entering the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. You must be enrolled in the College of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resource Sciences. You must also demonstrate a contribution to diversity, high academic achievement, leadership and community involvement to be...

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J. Albert Finkel and Irma Jane Finkel Scholarship

Heritage Fund - the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County

Up to $20,000 Varies See Details

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The J. Albert Finkel and Irma Jane Finkel Scholarship is available to students from Bartholomew County attending Purdue University. You must be enrolled in the School of Agriculture to be eligible for this award.

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J. Albert Finkel and Irma Jane Finkel Scholarship

Heritage Fund - the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County

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Up to $20,000

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The J. Albert Finkel and Irma Jane Finkel Scholarship is available to students from Bartholomew County attending Purdue University. You must be enrolled in the School of Agriculture to be eligible for this award.

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Food and Nutritional Sciences Advisory Board Scholarship

Tuskegee University - College of Agriculture, Environment, and Nutrition Sciences

$10,000 Varies See Details

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The Food and Nutritional Sciences Advisory Board Scholarship is open to entering students at Tuskegee University College of Agriculture, Environment and Nutrition Science. You must have an SAT score of 850 or higher and a minimum GPA of 3.0 in order to be considered for this award.

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Food and Nutritional Sciences Advisory Board Scholarship

Tuskegee University - College of Agriculture, Environment, and Nutrition Sciences

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$10,000

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The Food and Nutritional Sciences Advisory Board Scholarship is open to entering students at Tuskegee University College of Agriculture, Environment and Nutrition Science. You must have an SAT score of 850 or higher and a minimum GPA of 3.0 in order to be considered for this award.

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Potato LEAF Scholarship

Potato Leadership, Education, and Advancement Foundation (Potato LEAF)

$10,000 June 13, 2025 See Details

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The Potato LEAF Scholarship is available to graduate students who are conducting research for the benefit of the potato industry. Selection is based on academic achievement, leadership abilities, potato-related areas of graduate study, benefit to the U.S. potato industry/commercial value, extracurricular activities, and grades.

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Potato LEAF Scholarship

Potato Leadership, Education, and Advancement Foundation (Potato LEAF)

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$10,000

deadline

June 13, 2025
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The Potato LEAF Scholarship is available to graduate students who are conducting research for the benefit of the potato industry. Selection is based on academic achievement, leadership abilities, potato-related areas of graduate study, benefit to the U.S. potato industry/commercial value, extracurricular activities, and grades.

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Farmer Lee Jones Scholarship

The Trotter Project

$10,000 May 15, 2025 See Details

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The Farmer Lee Jones Scholarship is available to students majoring in agriculture. You must have a minimum 2.5 GPA to be eligible for this award.

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Farmer Lee Jones Scholarship

The Trotter Project

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$10,000

deadline

May 15, 2025
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The Farmer Lee Jones Scholarship is available to students majoring in agriculture. You must have a minimum 2.5 GPA to be eligible for this award.

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Dupont Pioneer Scholarship

Tuskegee University - College of Agriculture, Environment, and Nutrition Sciences

$5,867 Varies See Details

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The Dupont Pioneer Scholarship is open to students at Tuskegee University College of Agriculture, Environment and Nutrition Science. You must have an emphasis in plant and soil sciences, have demonstrated leadership in the college and displayed enthusiasm for plant and soil sciences and global food security in order to be considered for this...

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Dupont Pioneer Scholarship

Tuskegee University - College of Agriculture, Environment, and Nutrition Sciences

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$5,867

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The Dupont Pioneer Scholarship is open to students at Tuskegee University College of Agriculture, Environment and Nutrition Science. You must have an emphasis in plant and soil sciences, have demonstrated leadership in the college and displayed enthusiasm for plant and soil sciences and global food security in order to be considered for this...

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LDEI Impactful Change Scholarship

Les Dames d'Escoffier International (LDEI)

$5,000 May 16, 2025 See Details

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The LDEI Impactful Change Scholarship is available to female full-time students who are pursuing a degree from an accredited educational institution in culinary or pastry arts education, food systems or agriculture/farming, hospitality management, dietetics and/or nutrition or the beverage industries. You must be at least 21 years of age and...

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LDEI Impactful Change Scholarship

Les Dames d'Escoffier International (LDEI)

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$5,000

deadline

May 16, 2025
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The LDEI Impactful Change Scholarship is available to female full-time students who are pursuing a degree from an accredited educational institution in culinary or pastry arts education, food systems or agriculture/farming, hospitality management, dietetics and/or nutrition or the beverage industries. You must be at least 21 years of age and...

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Dutchess County Memorial Sheep Scholarship

Dutchess County Sheep and Wool Growers Association

$4,000 May 15, 2025 See Details

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The Dutchess County Memorial Sheep Scholarship is available to students majoring in a field of study related to agriculture. You must be a current or former Hudson Valley 4- H/ FFA member to qualify for this award. This award is renewable for up to two years.

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Dutchess County Memorial Sheep Scholarship

Dutchess County Sheep and Wool Growers Association

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$4,000

deadline

May 15, 2025
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The Dutchess County Memorial Sheep Scholarship is available to students majoring in a field of study related to agriculture. You must be a current or former Hudson Valley 4- H/ FFA member to qualify for this award. This award is renewable for up to two years.

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IPSA Scholarship

Independent Professional Seed Association

$4,000 April 30, 2025 See Details

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The IPSA Scholarship is available to students studying in the field of agriculture.

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IPSA Scholarship

Independent Professional Seed Association

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$4,000

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April 30, 2025
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The IPSA Scholarship is available to students studying in the field of agriculture.

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San Antonio Livestock Exposition Scholarship

Sam Houston State University - College of Arts and Sciences

$3,000 August 20, 2025 See Details

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The San Antonio Livestock Exposition Scholarship is available to entering freshmen majoring in agriculture at Sam Houston State University. You must be a Texas resident, take at least 12 credit hours per semester, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and comply with S.A.L.E to be eligible for this award.

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San Antonio Livestock Exposition Scholarship

Sam Houston State University - College of Arts and Sciences

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$3,000

deadline

August 20, 2025
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The San Antonio Livestock Exposition Scholarship is available to entering freshmen majoring in agriculture at Sam Houston State University. You must be a Texas resident, take at least 12 credit hours per semester, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and comply with S.A.L.E to be eligible for this award.

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