Every day, everyone is affected by agronomy. The food you eat, the coffee you drink, the ethanol-based gas in your car, the grass on the golf course, the natural fibers of the clothing you wear -- all are products of agronomy and the work of agronomists.

Agronomy is a science and a practice that looks at agriculture from an integrated, holistic perspective. In agronomy, it is important to understand the properties of the soil and how the soil interacts with the growing crop; what nutrients (fertilizers) the crop needs and when and how to apply these nutrients; the ways that crops grow and develop; how climate and other environmental factors affect the crop at all stages; and how best to control weeds, insects, fungi, and other crop pests.

Agronomists play critical roles in issues of global concern, including food and water security, air quality and climate change, soil loss and degradation, health and nutrition, and many others.

VCMX verified agronomists provide both buyers and sellers the technologies, such as global positioning systems (GPS), agrichemicals, improved crop varieties, and new farm equipment. They play a vital role in helping boost crop production while reducing negative impacts on consumers and the environment.

VCMX agronomists provide a crucial service in negotiated production protocols on the VCMX verified trading platform.