What would happen if farmers' fields did not grow as expected? How could America get its precious food? Luckily the agronomist is there. Agronomists work hard to make sure a farmer's fields are at peak performance. The Agronomist's Work with Crops, Soil, and Improving the Environment (Agronomy.org).“Every day, everyone is affected by agronomy. The food you eat, the coffee you drink, the ethanol gas in your car, the grass on the golf course, the natural fibers in the clothes you wear, are all products of agronomy and the work of agronomists. University) An agronomist also finds the best way to plant and harvest any food source. Agronomy is a science in which an agronomist views agriculture in an integrated perspective. (Agronomy.org) Training for an agronomist is a four-year degree from a university. There are many agricultural universities throughout Illinois such as the University of Illinois, Illinois State University, Western Illinois University, and Southern Illinois University Carbondale. There are many out of state as well, such as Purdue University, Texas A&M, and Iowa State University. The cost of these schools is not cheap. It ranges from eight thousand to twenty-nine thousand dollars a year. Grants are also available from SARE and the USDA for agriculture students to help pay for these expenses. An agronomist must also renew their agronomic certification every two years (Agriculture Purdue). An agronomist must attend many courses. Agriculture is an important part of an agronomist's job, so he/she has to enroll in many agriculture courses. An agronomist must also be interested in sciences such as biology, chemistry and physics. Just like science a...... middle of paper ......or for a job and never knowing what to expect for that day (Education Portal). Works Cited"Agronomist: Job Description, Duties, Salary and View." Education-Portal.com. Np, nd Web. March 24, 2014. "FFA Agronomist." FFA.Org. Np, nd Web. 25 March 2014. "Home | American Society of Agronomy." Home | American Society of Agronomy. Np, nd Web. March 25, 2014. “ISU Agronomy.” Illinois State Agriculture. Np, nd Web. March 25, 2014. "Purdue University." Purdue Agriculture. Np, nd Web. March 24. 2014. .