Agriculture

Agriculture

Studying agriculture provides students with a deep understanding of food production, sustainability, and the science behind farming and natural resource management. This field combines practical skills with knowledge in biology, environmental science, economics, and technology to address global challenges like food security, climate change, and sustainable development. Students learn about crop and livestock management, soil health, agribusiness, and agricultural policy, preparing them for diverse careers in farming, research, government, and agricultural technology. Studying agriculture equips students to play a vital role in feeding the world while promoting responsible and innovative land and resource use.

Getting Started:

Welcome to the Research Guide for Agriculture. This guide is tailored to help you navigate the wealth of information available through Davis Library, including books, articles, and much more. Whether you're working on a class project, conducting research, or just exploring, you'll find valuable resources here.

Use the side navigation tabs to find the information you are looking for:

• 'The Research Process' explains how to conduct initial research in the library.
• 'Finding Resources' has information on finding books and articles.
• 'Citing Resources' has information on organizing your research and citing it properly in your work.
• 'Additional Resources' contains links to relevant resources for your topic that exist outside of the library.

Purpose:

• Supporting Research: Research guides provide students, researchers, and faculty with curated resources and guidance on specific subjects or courses. They offer access to relevant books, articles, databases, websites, and other academic resources.

• Enhancing Information Literacy: By offering tutorials, tips, and guides on how to effectively search for and evaluate information, research guides help users develop critical information literacy skills.

• Centralizing Resources: Research guides serve as a centralized platform where libraries can organize and present their resources in an accessible and user-friendly manner. This includes subject-specific resources, study aids, and instructional materials.