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
September 9, 2020
Penn State researchers to study novel coronavirus potential to infect livestock
A grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture will enable Penn State researchers to study the potential for SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19, to infect and spread among livestock.
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September 8, 2020
Insect Biodiversity Center to promote insect conservation, healthy ecosystems
The newly launched Insect Biodiversity Center at Penn State will create a focal point for the study and conservation of insects and the ecosystems with which they interact. The center brings together faculty researchers and educators from eight Penn State colleges.
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September 3, 2020
Penn State alumnus hits a homerun as head groundskeeper for minor league team
Penn State alumnus Jordan Barr is living his “field of dreams” as head groundskeeper for the Burlington Bees, a Los Angeles Angels-affiliated baseball team in southeastern Iowa.
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