Core knowledge areas:

• Plant breeding and genetics
• Plant physiology and nutrition
• Pest management

Members may work with food, industrial and other special purpose crops

Activities:

• Develop new crops and/or improve existing crops
• Crop rotation planning
• Field scouting
• Crop variety and tissue testing
• Provide agronomic consultation to producers
• Identify and control crop disease
• Identify nutrient needs and deficiencies