Plant Science, B.S.
About the Major
From the food we eat to the clothes we wear, plants have an impact on our everyday lives.
Discover the science behind plants at Cal Poly Pomona — from breeding and propagation, planting to irrigation, and pest management to plant diseases. You'll learn about how science is connected to plants, farming, agriculture, and horticulture.
You'll gain valuable hands-on experience in our campus farm, apiary, labs, and greenhouses. You can learn about large and small-scale production, organic and hydroponic growing methods, soil science, turf management, and arboriculture.
You can learn more about the courses offered in the major — required and elective — as well as general education requirements in the University Catalog link below.
Get Involved
Student Life in Plant Science
Get involved, get connected. The Huntley College of Agriculture has a wide variety of clubs, including the Los Robles Horticulture Club, the Turf and Irrigation Club, and the Women in Agriculture Club. In addition, plant science students can participate in intercollegiate competitions, work at the Cal Poly Pomona Farm Store, or at the annual Pumpkin Festival, Egg Hunt, and spring and fall...
Alumni Success Stories
Cornelio Blanco ('17, plant science)
Farm Manager, Rio Farms
