SDSU Agronomy & Conservation Club

Undergraduate Studies

Application for Admission

Admission Policies & Process

Plant Science Courses

Undergraduate Catalog

Agronomy Club

Soil Judging Team

Crop Judging Team

International Study

Int'l Study: Western Africa

Int'l Study: Arctic

Graduate Students

Distance Learning: PS 792

SDSU Distance Education

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The South Dakota State University Agronomy and Conservation Club (commonly referred to as the SDSU Agronomy Club) is a vibrant organization comprising of undergraduate, and graduate students.

The SDSU Agronomy Club is organized through the Student’s Association, and works with the Plant Science Department to give students opportunities to learn about the field of agronomy, as well as giving students the opportunity to meet other students and Plant Science faculty. The club has approximately 40 members, most of which have an agricultural major. The SDSU Agronomy Club is a chapter of the American Society of Agronomy- Students of Agronomy, Soil, and Environmental Sciences (ASA-SASES), and is also a chapter of the South Dakota Soil and Water Conservation District (SD SWCD).

2009-2010 Officers:

President Torrey Sharkey

Vice-President Jason Malsam

Secretary Mark Misar

Treasurer Greg Laleman

Reporter Mark York

Recreation Chair Dan Beck

Weeds Chair Laef Johnson

Weeds Vice Chair Kyle Kruger

Orders Manager Shawn Jenkins

Club Advisors: Doug Malo, Mindy Filholm, Larry Osborne

The Agronomy Club holds monthly business meetings. An agricultural business usually comes in and speaks about their industry, as well as career opportunities for students. We usually also have an activity following the business meeting to allow agricultural students to get to know each other better. The SDSU Agronomy Club also collects, mounts, and sells crop and weed plants and seeds to regional FFA chapters and 4-H clubs as a fundraiser, as well as to raise awareness of the field of agronomy. Other activities the Agronomy and Conservation Club participate in include Little International in March, the President’s Day trip in February to learn about agricultural businesses, attending regional and national ASA- SASES meetings in the spring and fall, and holding two picnics (one at the beginning of the academic year, and one at the end).

The SDSU Agronomy Club is always looking to expand and add members, if you or someone you know is interested in joining or being part of the SDSU Agronomy Club, please contact the SDSU Plant Science Department.