Agronomy is the science and technology of using plants for food, fuel, feed, and fiber. Agronomy encompasses work in the areas of plant genetics, plant physiology, meteorology, and soil science. Agronomy is the application of a combination of sciences like biology, chemistry, ecology, earth science, and genetics. Agronomist today are involved with many issues including producing food, creating healthier food, managing environmental impact of agriculture, and creating energy from plants Agronomists often specialize in areas such as crop rotation, irrigation and drainage, plant breeding, soil and plant classification, soil fertility, weed control and pest control.