Department of Crop and Animal Production

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Department of Crop and Animal Production consists of four programs: Beekeeping, Dairy and Beef Cattle Production, Poultry Farming, and Medicinal and Aromatic Plants.

The aim of the department is to train individuals specialized in various production fields. It seeks to educate students as professionals who can meet the needs of the agriculture and livestock sectors, use modern and sustainable production techniques, and follow and apply innovations in the field.

Through its diverse subfields—such as the Beekeeping Program, Dairy and Beef Cattle Production Program, Poultry Farming Program, and Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Program—students have the opportunity to specialize according to their interests and sectoral demands. These programs provide both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, ensuring that graduates are competitive in the job market. The department also aims to raise individuals capable of conducting projects and research that contribute to local and national agricultural and livestock sectors.

Graduates of the department may apply for vertical transfer exams to continue their studies in Faculties of Agriculture and become agricultural engineers. Depending on the program they complete, students can find employment opportunities in a broad spectrum of fields.

Beekeeping Program

Beekeeping Enterprises: Graduates can establish their own beekeeping enterprises or work in existing operations.

Honey and Bee Product Processing Facilities: Employment opportunities include production and marketing of honey, propolis, royal jelly, and beeswax.

Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry: They may work in state institutions related to beekeeping and pollination services.

Beekeeping Research and Development Centers: Graduates can take part in R&D studies focused on apiculture.

Dairy and Beef Cattle Production Program

Dairy Production Facilities and Farms: Employment in dairy cattle breeding and milk production farms.

Fattening Farms: Work in enterprises specializing in beef cattle production.

Dairy Processing Plants: Positions in milk and dairy product processing, quality control, and packaging.

Veterinary Clinics and Livestock Consultancy Firms: Providing consultancy services on animal health and nutrition.

They may also work as technicians at the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry.

Poultry Farming Program

Chicken and Turkey Farms: Employment in farms raising chickens, turkeys, geese, and similar poultry species.

Egg and Meat Production Facilities: Positions in enterprises producing eggs and poultry meat.

Poultry Research and Development Centers: Conducting research on poultry production and improving efficiency.

Food Processing and Packaging Plants: Working in processing and packaging of poultry products.

They may also work as technicians at the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry.

Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Program

Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Production Farms: Employment in enterprises engaged in cultivation and harvesting of these plants.

Herbal Product Manufacturing and Marketing Companies: Working in the production of herbal medicines, cosmetics, and aromatherapy products.

Pharmacies and Herbal Shops: Providing consultancy and sales services through specialization in medicinal plants.

Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry: Participation in state-supported projects related to medicinal and aromatic plants as technicians. Graduates may work in the private sector or establish their own businesses. They may also be employed in various governmental institutions, municipalities, cooperatives, and non-governmental organizations related to agriculture and livestock.

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT

• DEPARTMENT OF ACADEMİC PERSONNEL

• PROGRAMS
• BeeKeeping
• Dairy and Beef Cattle Production
• Poultry Farming Program
• Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Program