When I say that I am an agriculture major, there are a lot of things that pop into people's minds. These are all things that I have heard when I say that I am an Ag major, and I am not even exaggerating.
1. "Oh so you want to be a farmer?"
Yes, I do eventually. However, with my major, that isn't the main goal.
2. "So you must have grown up on a farm right?"
Yes, I did. However, I know plenty of ag majors that haven't. You don't have to grow up on a farm to find a love for agriculture.
3. "Why do you even need to go to school?"
Contrary to popular belief, agriculture is one of the noblest career choices. There is so much that goes into it, and it is such a diverse field. It's an art that not a lot of people can master on their own.
4. "How could you just keep animals cooped up all the time?"
They aren't. I can promise you that they have plenty of room to roam--they honestly aren't ever crammed in tiny spaces. Don't believe everything you see on the internet.
5. "Killing animals is so sad."
It's a part of our livelihood. We kill livestock for food. I can promise you that it is done in a very humane way, and it's meant to be as stressless and comfortable as possible.
6. "I am a pescetarian because fish get to live long full lives, but livestock doesn't."
This is just inaccurate. Most of the fish you are eating are raised on some type of fish farm. Hate to break it to you.
7. "Organic food is better for you right?"
That's not entirely true. Do your research. Weigh your options. Develop your own opinions.
8. "So are you going to work with animals?"
I mean, I could work with animals, but I want to do something a little bit different than just working with animals.
9. "Do you want to own a farm?"
Actually, I do. I'm not sure where it will be located, or what I will have on my farm, but I know that I want a farm.
10. "Why didn't you choose a major that would make you more money?"
I could have chosen any other major. However, I know that if I had, I wouldn't have been nearly as happy. The love I have for the agriculture industry doesn't compare to anything else and couldn't be replaced by any amount of money.