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
October 10, 2023
College of Ag Sciences team receives $1.9 million grant for dairy cattle study
Researchers in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences and collaborators from the University of Minnesota have received a $1.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture to study parasite issues related to organic dairy cattle.
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October 6, 2023
Food pantry in the College of Ag Sciences aims to curb food insecurity on campus
Food insecurity often remains a hidden struggle among college students, including those attending Penn State. However, a new initiative in the College of Agricultural Sciences is aimed at tackling this issue — a food pantry designed to provide support.
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September 25, 2023
College of Agricultural Sciences names 2023 Harbaugh Scholars
Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences has awarded three faculty members with funding to support the development of innovative course curricula through the college’s Harbaugh Faculty Scholars program.
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