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Horticulture

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Plant your passion and watch it grow. Horticulture is a specialized track within Arkansas Tech University鈥檚 Agriculture Business degree, combining advanced plant science with the practical business knowledge needed to thrive in today鈥檚 green industry. You鈥檒l learn about everything from soil science and greenhouse operations to sustainable agriculture and ag business strategy. With hands-on experiences that include managing 天美mv传媒鈥檚 seasonal poinsettia and annual spring plant sales, plus exposure to cutting-edge tools like AI-powered indoor growing systems, you鈥檒l graduate with the real-world skills to lead the future of agriculture. You鈥檒l gain experience on our 300+ acre campus farm and be prepared to succeed in careers like nursery management, greenhouse production, and landscape design.

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Shaping The Future Of Horticulture With AI

天美mv传媒 students in the MANRRS organization are using Gardyn, an AI-powered indoor growing system, to grow vegetables with 95% less water. The project is expanding into K鈥12 classrooms across Arkansas to grow food for children and inspire future ag leaders. See how 天美mv传媒 students are leading the way toward a sustainable future of horticulture.

Academic Information

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Our eight鈥憇emester degree is designed to help you complete your bachelor鈥檚 in just four academic years. Our program provides both in-person and online learning options, ensuring accessibility and flexibility for all students. Through practical experiences and coursework that integrates the latest advancements in plant science and business management, students develop the critical thinking and problem-solving abilities needed to excel in their diverse agricultural management careers.

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天美mv传媒's Agriculture Business-Horticulture degree emphasizes sustainable practices in horticulture, focusing on the efficient management and conservation of natural resources. This approach ensures that graduates are prepared to address contemporary challenges in agricultural sustainability while promoting economic growth and community well-being. Our multidisciplinary program prepares graduates for careers in nursery management, landscape design, agricultural sales, and sustainable agriculture.

Rooted In Data

41

annual on-campus, student-run spring plant sales to date

100%

of our 2025 graduates are first-generation students

$300,000

Jim Collins Endowed Horticulture Scholarship dedicated to supporting future students

Good as Gold Ambassadors

Wondering what it鈥檚 really like to be a part of the agriculture progam at Arkansas Tech? Talk to someone experiencing it now! 

Meet Kaitlyn and Gracie. Representing Sigma Alpha, the Rodeo Team, our exclusive ag living learning community, and more, they would love to share some tips on campus life as an ag student. Thinking about joining the program? Click their photos to connect on Instagram and get gold standard guidance on the student experience.

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You could work as a(n):

  • Garden Center Manager
  • Greenhouse Production Manager
  • Landscape Foreman
  • Lawn Care and Maintenance Manager

Alumni of our program work at:

  • Alotian Golf Course
  • Lowe's Home Improvement
  • PSSI
  • Ralston Farms

Credentials that stack with this degree:

Horticulture Highlight: Blossomberry Nursery

Learn From The Best

Syed
Meerza
Department Head & Assistant Professor of Agriculture View Profile >
Justin
Killingsworth
Associate Professor of Agriculture View Profile >
Molly
Brant
Associate Professor of Agriculture View Profile >
Tatum
Simms
Assistant Professor of Agriculture View Profile >
Crystal
Ahrens Rouillier
Assistant Professor or Animal Science View Profile >