农业，牧场和自然资源的适当管理是南德克萨斯州农业教育的核心。农业，农业综合企业和环境科学系为学生准备与农业社区有关的商业，教育和自然资源管理领域的令人兴奋的职业。我们的学生学习如何应对当今的挑战，并成为当前和未来管理决策的问题解决者。由于得克萨斯州A＆M大学-金斯维尔分校的进阶研究计划，我们的学生可以使用举世闻名的韦斯拉科柑桔中心的设施和顾问。柑橘中心在园艺领域的发展使之处于下里奥格兰德河谷重要柑橘产业发展的最前沿。柑橘中心的著名发展包括里奥红和星红宝石葡萄柚的创建。我们的学生通过各种适用于他们感兴趣的领
Farming, ranching and proper stewardship of our natural resources are at the heart of agricultural education in South Texas. The Department of Agriculture, Agribusiness and Environmental Sciences prepares students for an exciting career in the fields of business, education and natural resource management as related to the agricultural community. Our students learn how to address today's challenges and become problem solvers for current and future management decisions.<br><br>Because of Texas A&M University-Kingsville's progressive research program, our students have access to facilities and advisors at the nationally acclaimed Citrus Center in Weslaco. Advances in the field of horticulture pursued at the Citrus Center place it at the cutting edge of development in the Lower Rio Grande Valley's important citrus industry. Renowned developments at the Citrus Center include the creation of the Rio Red and Star Ruby grapefruits.<br><br>Our students learn about the latest trends and technology through a variety of hands-on training applicable to their area(s) of interest. Opportunities to study in laboratories, greenhouses and on the University Farm are available to all students. We capitalize on our rural environment to provide students with a unique teaching structure, with emphasis on communication, critical thinking, problem solving, leadership and research to help our students become top leaders post graduation.