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From our 1855 start as the Farmers’ High School, agriculture has been at the core of the Penn State mission and identity.

The College of Agricultural Sciences is a world leader in agricultural research and learning. The first of the colleges established at Penn State University, the College of Agricultural Sciences awarded the nation’s first baccalaureate degrees in agriculture in 1861. For more than 150 years, the College has been translating cutting-edge University research into practical education to improve the classroom, the field, and your community.

10/30/2026

Congratulations to Paul Gauthier, associate professor of controlled environment agriculture, on being named a finalist for the second annual CEAg World Impact Awards.

Sponsored by ExxonMobil, the awards recognize individuals advancing innovation and driving meaningful progress in controlled environment agriculture and the future of food production.

Congratulations, Paul, on this well-deserved recognition! 👏

10/29/2026

From FFA to Penn State! 💛💙

We asked Penn Staters at the National FFA Convention one question: Why Penn State?

10/28/2026

Love plants? 🌱 Thinking about college? 🎓

Come see where your interest can take you.

Join us Friday, Nov. 13 at Penn State University Park for the Plants and the Green Industry Interest Area Visit for Prospective Students. Tour our greenhouses, explore majors and careers, meet students and faculty, and get your questions answered.

📍 University Park | 🕘 9:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Register today: https://ow.ly/3UWV5101Iie

10/25/2026

Working toward a world without hunger.

Sarah Flanagan, a doctoral student in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences, is heading to Des Moines for the World Food Prize Foundation’s annual Borlaug Dialogue. The international gathering brings together experts and leaders to discuss solutions to global hunger.

Sarah’s commitment to improving food security began in high school and continues through her studies in agricultural and environmental plant science at Penn State.

Learn more about Sarah’s journey and her work to improve global food security: https://ow.ly/TMMy50ZZRg9

10/23/2026

Football season in Happy Valley means our favorite fall tailgate is just around the corner!

Join the College of Ag Alumni Society and friends on November 14 for AgLive 2026.

Spend the day creating memories and supporting student scholarships.

RSVP by November 9 at https://agsci.psu.edu/alumni/ag-live-tailgate.

10/22/2026

Beef, pork, and other meat products require skilled hands and specialized knowledge to prepare for consumers.

Through Penn State Extension’s Butcher School Apprentice Program, apprentices complete an intensive 3,000-hour training program that combines hands-on instruction in meat facilities with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the field.

Interested in learning more about availability for next year? Explore the program: https://extension.psu.edu/butcher-apprenticeship-program

10/21/2026

We’re at the National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis! 💙💛

We’re excited to connect with the next generation of agricultural leaders over the next few days.

Attending the convention? Stop by our booth to learn more about our College, explore opportunities in agriculture and related fields, and discover how you can turn your passion into a future career.

We can’t wait to meet you. See you there!

10/20/2026

Welcome home, Penn Staters! 💙🤍

The Black Alumni Reunion recently brought alumni from the College of Agricultural Sciences and the Office of Access and Equity back to University Park for a special gathering and luncheon.

With this year’s theme, “Welcome Home: It’s a Family Affair,” alumni reconnected, shared stories of their time at Penn State and offered advice to current undergraduate and graduate students.

These moments celebrate the pride, legacy and lasting connections that make the Penn State community feel like family. 🌟

10/19/2026

Slow down, take a break, and check out our weekend highlight.

The Horticulture Club wowed us with their annual horticulture show, featuring a stunning local park-inspired plant display and festive pumpkin accents.

See how our students bring creativity and community spirit to campus!

Penn State University Horticulture Club

10/19/2026

Penn State is taking the next steps toward advancing regenerative agriculture research and outreach in Pennsylvania! 🌱

More than 80 stakeholders gathered at the Regenerative Agriculture Summit to discuss priorities and opportunities for the planned Penn State Regenerative Agriculture Center.

Planned for 125 acres of college-managed property at Rockview in Centre County, the center will support research focused on developing practical solutions for Pennsylvania agriculture.

A newly signed memorandum of understanding with the Pennsylvania Regenerative Agriculture Research Foundation establishes a framework for collaboration in research, education, Penn State Extension programs and innovation.

These efforts will help shape the center’s future research priorities and outreach, creating new opportunities to support regenerative agriculture across the Commonwealth.

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College Of Ag Sciences
University Park, PA
16802

Website

https://agsci.psu.edu/, https://policy.psu.edu/policies/ad85#NON-DISCRIMINATION%20STATEMENT, https://agsci.psu.edu/alumn

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