Department Pages (ANR)

Berea College is one of few liberal arts colleges in the United States to have an academic department in agriculture and natural resources (ANR). The ANR Department’s curriculum provides all students with a sound foundation in ANR. It also provides flexible options to pursue training in particular areas of interest. The curriculum consists of:

ANR curriculum ensures that graduates know and understand scientific facts and principles regarding:

Students will:

ANR majors can gain unique practical experience working on the College’s educational farm. This includes:

The work experience gained from the College Farm complements classroom learning. It also provides a real advantage to students through skill development and management training. The Berea College Farm cattle operation is managed entirely on pasture, hay and haylage, and never fed grain. Constantly evolving based on breeding success, herd health, and market needs, the herd currently consists of about 175 heads. The herd typically consists of 50 to 60 cows, 2 bulls, 50 to 60 calves, and 20 to 30 steers. The primary breeds are Angus, Hereford and Red Devon. The operation is start-to-finish; the Farm uses its two bulls for breeding, and calves are raised on pasture for meat purposes or integrated into the breeding group. The cattle herd is Certified Animal Welfare Approved.

Graduates of the ANR Program enter a diverse array of career fields including:

Positions held by some of our recent graduates include:

ANR graduates have also pursued their career goals in: