Agriculture Research Guide

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics:

• "Agricultural and food scientists research ways to improve the efficiency and safety of agricultural establishments and products."
• "Agricultural and food science technicians assist agricultural and food scientists by performing duties such as measuring and analyzing the quality of food and agricultural products."
• "Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers operate establishments that produce crops, livestock, and dairy products."

This guide is designed to support the research and learning needs of agriculture programs: agricultural business, animal science, and plant and soil science. Here, you'll find resources for:

• selecting and evaluating sources
• constructing research questions
• search tips and strategies
• finding sources in Charger Search, databases, online sources, and statistics
• recommended citation and style guides
• contacting librarians for help

If you have suggestions for other resources, please let us know!