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Creating an equitable and inclusive community where our wide diversity of students, faculty, extension educators, and staff can flourish.

New students must take their Penn State ID+ Card to a signature station to activate their online user ID.

Follow the link to watch a video created by Sanford "Sandy" Smith, Ph.D. discussing the topics, Wildlife Habitat is the Top Priority, from Ag Progress Days 2023.

Discover University Libraries, learning resources, technology help, and more.

Discover resources available to you such as University libraries, technology, contacts and more.

Explore admissions requirements and the application process for our graduate, intercollege, dual-title, and online degree programs.

Just as we recognize student accomplishments, nominate your adviser’s merits!

Factsheets designed to help you select crop or livestock enterprises for your farm. Whether you are a full-time farmer looking to diversify or a part-time farmer looking to generate additional income from your property, there are many important issues to consider when selecting a new enterprise.

Policies, procedures, and information for developing proposals and reports, including those required by the USDA.

In the beginning, middle, and end—it's all about our students. Here's a glimpse of what life in ag is like for students across our college.

Ag Progress Days features the latest technology and research exhibits, educational programs, and guided tours. It is held annually during three days in August.

Access details about the annual fall event.

Creating entrepreneurial success across the Ag Sciences community through events, resources, academic programs, networking opportunities, and more.

“Not everyone gets enough food. We can be part of the solution.” – Jason Huang

The Agricultural Analytical Services Laboratory provides a wide range of testing programs for soils, water, plants, biosolids and other agricultural materials.

Provides the opportunity to gain expertise in areas of engineering for biological/agricultural systems corresponding to your professional interests.

Engineering, science, business, and technical management of biological and agricultural systems.

“Go. Do. Change.” – Kaylee (Kay) Smith

Emphasizes research that increases the efficiency of production of agronomic and horticultural crops, improves the quality of food, feed, and fiber available for humans and animals, develops an understanding of the basic soil-plant-animal climate complex, and improves the overall quality of the human environment.

“I am my best self when I’m helping a kid discover the world.” – Celia Graef

An interdisciplinary focus on ag education and the societal and community context of the agricultural sciences.

The Penn State chapter of a national agricultural honorary fraternity, Alpha Zeta, has established a scholarship endowment to support students in the College of Agricultural Sciences who have demonstrated financial need. The gift will create the Alpha Zeta Fraternity Trustee Scholarship and first preference for funds will go to students who are members of Alpha Zeta.

“The Ag Science major gives me a taste of everything.” – Mitchell Valentin

The Agricultural Stewardship and Conservation certificate program provides enhanced knowledge for best agricultural practices to protect soil health and water health.