Departments

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Animal Science

We train leaders in the science of domestic mammals — from veterinary bioscience to domestic livestock production and business.

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Applied Ecology

We advance and share fundamental and novel discoveries in ecology and apply them to our world’s most significant environmental challenges.

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Prestage Department of Poultry Science

Poultry is growing global industry and career possibilities are boundless with a poultry science degree.

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering

We plow into problems in biology and agriculture so farmers and consumers can reap the rewards.

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Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences

Our research brings you the safe, nutritious, sustainable foods you need and enjoy.

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Molecular and Structural Biochemistry

We make sense of the structures, mechanisms and chemical processes shared by all living things.

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Agricultural and Human Sciences

We educate students in agriculture and human sciences, find solutions to problems and extend knowledge to create healthy communities for youth and families.

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Agricultural and Resource Economics

Farm operations grow with solid economic, business, law and policy knowledge. We’ll teach you how to run a thriving operation.

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Crop and Soil Sciences

The solutions for feeding a growing population, conserving natural resources and dealing with climate change are rooted in crop and soil sciences.

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Horticultural Science

We improve how plants are produced and used for food, recreation and environmental protection.

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Entomology and Plant Pathology

We work to diminish the damage done by insect pests and plant diseases — and care for the environment.

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Plant and Microbial Biology

Plants and microbes are more than fascinating. They’re indispensable to the health and well-being of our planet.

Animal and Ecological Systems

Animal Science

Applied Ecology

Prestage Department of Poultry Science

Food, Biochemical and Engineered Systems

Biological and Agricultural Engineering

Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences

Molecular and Structural Biochemistry

Human and Resource Systems

Agricultural and Human Sciences

Agricultural and Resource Economics

Plant, Insect, Microbe and Soil Systems

Crop and Soil Sciences

Horticultural Science

Entomology and Plant Pathology

Plant and Microbial Biology

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