2015 Alumni Fellow

Russell C. Redding '82 Agricultural Education, '99g Agricultural and Extension Education, Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture

2007 Excellence in Academic Advising Award Winner

Daniel D. Fritton, Department of Crop and Soil Sciences

2008 Excellence in Academic Advising Award Winner

Paul H. Heinemann, Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering

2009 Excellence in Academic Advising Award Winner

Gabriella A. Varga, Department of Dairy and Animal Science

2010 Excellence in Academic Advising Award Winner

Philip J. Clauer, Department of Poultry Science

2011 Excellence in Academic Advising Award Winner

John C. Ewing, Department of Agricultural and Extension Education

2012 Excellence in Academic Advising Award Winner

Nancy Dreschel, Department of Animal Science

Honorary Alumni Award

Honorary Alumni Awards are granted by the Alumni Association to persons who are not graduates of Penn State "but have made significant contributions toward its welfare, reputation or prestige." This award is not given every year to our college. Our most recent recipient is Dr. Charles L. Duncan.

Feed the People Market Stand Available in the HUB
Dr. Ilkay Unay-Gailhard

Visiting Professor and Marie Curie Global Fellow from the Leibniz Institute of Agricultural Development in Transition Economies (IAMO), Germany

Education

SAFES trains the next generation of researchers, educators, practitioners, and policymakers in integrating information from across domains and using science-based data for decision making.

Urban agriculture can help, but not solve, city food security problems

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — While urban agriculture can play a role in supporting food supply chains for many major American cities — contributing to food diversity, sustainability and localizing food systems — it is unrealistic to expect rooftop gardens, community plots and the like to provide the majority of nutrition for the population of a metropolis.

Spring 2025 Semester Abroad Applications Due May 15

Are you thinking about studying abroad next Spring? Semester applications are due May 15 - start planning your courses today!

Why Penn State?

Learn why you should enroll in a graduate program in the College of Agricultural Sciences at Penn State.

Plan with Us
Nelson and Brenda Loftus

Nelson Loftus '58, '62g Forest Science, '66 Ph.D. Agronomy, and Brenda (Ward) Loftus '65g Higher Education

Matt Owens

'93 Landscape Contracting; Vice President, PGC Landscape

Carrie Bomgardner

'97 Animal Science, '01g MBA; Senior Marketing Manager, AgChoice Farm Credit

Jody Kull

'01 Animal Bioscience; Veterinarian and Owner, Valley Mobile Veterinary Service, Inc.

Jason Dabrow

'08 Agribusiness Management; Chief Operating Officer, Chelten House Products, Inc.

Jarrod and Natalie Angstadt

Jarrod: '98 Agricultural Systems Management; Manager of Specialty Products, Case New Holland

Jay Hreiz

’04 Animal Bioscience; Co-Owner, Ebenezer Veterinary Hospital

Make an Impact

Join with us as we tackle the world’s greatest challenges, develop globally minded citizens, and provide access to education for students from every background.

The Homeowner's Guide to Stormwater

Learn the background knowledge and the steps you need to successfully manage stormwater on your property.

Healthy Lawn Care

Ten lawn care practices offered by the Pennsylvania Landscape and Nursery Association.

Implementing your Plan

Once you have your plan drawn, and your best management practices chosen, you are ready to start implementing them!

Developing your Plan

An overview of the six best management practices that are discussed in the Homeowner's Guide to Stormwater, and factors that may help you decide which ones are appropriate for your property.

Introduction

Welcome to the Homeowner's Guide to Stormwater!

PA in Balance

Harnessing Agriculture's Culture of Stewardship as a Solution to Clean Water

Ag In Balance: A Vision for Pennsylvania

On November 16, 2007, The Pennsylvania State University hosted a workshop to create a vision, a word picture, of what Agriculture in Balance means for Pennsylvania. This white paper unpacks the vision statement so interested individuals and organizations can better understand what the vision for Agriculture in Balance in Pennsylvania means.

Information Technologies

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