Agricultural and Natural Resources Communication
Combine a passion for storytelling with expertise in agriculture and natural resources to voice an industry rich with possibilities. Strengthen your marketing, content creation and design skills through project-based learning and high-impact internships to prepare you to lead and connect.
Why Purdue?
Our students develop marketing strategies, manage social media, create visual content and write engaging material for various media, leading to careers such as:
- Communications manager
- Digital marketing specialist
- Marketing coordinator
- Marketing communications strategist
- Multimedia journalist
- Policy analyst
- Public relations specialist
With a strong foundation in core competencies and hands-on experience, our students are prepared for high-impact internships and careers with industry leaders.
- Advanced Agrilytics
- Beck’s Hybrids
- Brownfield Ag News
- John Deere
- Indiana State Department of Agriculture
- National FFA Organization
- U.S. Soybean Export Council
You should pursue the most rigorous high school curriculum available to you. Succeeding in challenging courses will make you a stronger candidate for Purdue’s competitive admission process and better prepare you for college success.
Minimum high school coursework (many applicants exceed these minimums):
- Math – 4 years
- English – 4 years
- Lab science – 3 years
- Social studies – 3 years
- World language – 2 years
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Meghan Haws
Meghan Haws enjoys getting to meet people who are as passionate about their career path as she is. “Being able to study Agricultural and Natural Resources Communication at Purdue has provided me with more opportunities than I thought possible,” she says. “I know when I’m done with my degree, I will have the skills to chase my dreams and become a successful professional.”
Tatym Green
Tatym Green has found more than just a major — she’s found a mission. She thrives when using her voice to share her love of agriculture with others. “I’ve always believed that agriculture has a powerful story to tell,” she says. “And I want to be someone who helps tell it clearly, creatively, and truthfully to both consumers and communities.”
Transfer to Agricultural and Natural Resources Communication
Purdue admits to individual majors. Transfer students must meet Purdue’s overall transfer criteria, as well as any major-specific requirements. Before you apply, check the closed programs page to confirm this major is open to transfer students. If it is, refer to the information below for major-specific transfer criteria.
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
