Texas A&M Agronomy Society
About This Organization
- Abbreviation(s):
- Agron. Soc.
- Purpose:
- Our mission is to increase and disseminate knowledge concerning soils and crops and the conditions affecting them, as well as the effects of agriculture on the environment, to foster a spirit of cooperation and mutual helpfulness among students in Agronomy, Soils and Environmental Sciences, and to provide an opportunity for a broader acquaintance with agronomic workers and research activities within the field of Soil, Crop and Environmental Sciences. An important part of our mission is to provide leadership opportunities and training for officers and members and to participate in meaningful community service activities.
- Year Founded:
- 1981
- Membership Dues:
- $40 per year (or $25 per semester)
- Admits Members:
- Fall and Spring Semesters
- Meeting Locations:
- Heep Center, Rm. 103 (West Campus)
Public Contact Information
- Public Contact Name:
- Dr. Katherine Carson
- Public Contact E-mail Address:
- kcarson@tamu.edu
- Public Contact Phone Number:
- 979-862-4165
Group Contact Information
- Organization Web Site:
- https://getinvolved.tamu.edu/org/agronsoc
- Organization E-mail Address:
- aggieagronomysociety@gmail.com
Organization Associations
- Academic Department:
- College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
- Non-Academic Department:
- None
Membership
- Approximate membership of the organization:
- 31-50
- Membership policies:
- Our organization accepts undergraduate students as members
- Our organization accepts graduate students as members
- Our organization membership will be required to meet specific GPR requirements
- Weekly time committment required of organization members:
- 3-5 Hours
- Membership intake process:
- Open
Events
- Community Service Projects:
- Three or more times per semester
- Fundraising Events:
- Twice per semester
- Speakers/Lectures:
- Once per semester
- On-Campus Social Events:
- Once per year
- Off-Campus Social Events:
- Twice per semester
- Hosting Conferences:
- Never
- Sponsoring Special Events (Concerts, one-time events, etc.):
- Once per year
- New Member Orientation/Training:
- Never
- Events with Alcohol:
- Never
- In-State Travel:
- Once per year
- Domestic US Travel:
- Once per year
- International Travel:
- Never