Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences
“Everyone in our college has a common purpose—solving the world’s most important problems.” Gabrielle Henrichs, Plant Sciences, Class of 2022
Healthy and affordable food. Clean air and water. Reliable energy. Vibrant economies and communities.
The Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences is in the hands-on business of producing the pioneering research, cutting-edge technology, and, most of all, leaders of tomorrow to tackle these challenges head on.
AgJourneys
“My Penn State Ag journey is so much more than an education. They want you here. They want you as a classmate, as a student, as a teacher, and most of all as a friend. And when you leave, they want you to get out there and make an impact.”
Melissa Mercado, with professor and mentor Donald D. Davis, Ph.D.
$2.9+ Million in scholarships annually
75% of graduates completed an internship
200+ students study abroad annually
What's Happening in AgSci
News and Events from the Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences
November 18, 2024
American soil losing more crop nutrients due to heavier rainstorms, study shows
Phosphorus, a nutrient in soil essential for sustaining most forms of life, is increasingly disappearing from land as it is washed into waterways throughout the United States, according to a new study led by researchers at Penn State.
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November 15, 2024
Penn State water-energy-food nexus project takes a global approach
Michael Jacobson, professor of forest resources in the Department of Ecosystem Science and Management in the Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences, co-led the second Collaborative Learning School, a year-round virtual networking community of faculty, students and early career professionals that culminates in a two-week summer field workshop with U.S. and African scientists and practitioners. The school, which was held in Uganda last year, is funded by a five-year, $2 million U.S. National Science Foundation grant and is an initiative of the SustainFood Network.
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November 5, 2024
Distinguished professor in plant nutrition retires after long, impactful career
Jonathan Lynch, distinguished professor of plant nutrition, retired this fall after an innovative and impactful 33-year career in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences, focused on conducting research to alleviate world hunger and enhance crop production by subsistence farmers in developing countries.
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