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Agricultural Sciences

Climate scientists increasingly ignore ecological role of Indigenous peoples

Penn State Creamery reopens with limited hours, new procedures

Gary Thompson leaves his mark on Penn State's agricultural research enterprise

Ecology Institute announces grant recipients

NSF CAREER grant supports entomologist in study of sterility mechanisms in bees

Todd A. Jackson named director of Animal Resource Program at Penn State

Land-use webinar to focus on protecting pedestrians at crosswalks

Animal science embedded course gets creative with virtual experience

Person holding a pumpkin - stock image / julian jemison

Researchers to create a roadmap for fostering successful agritourism enterprises

Gall fly outmaneuvers host plant in game of 'Spy vs. Spy'

Psychologist making notes during therapy session with sad male soldier

Childhood experiences and exposure to combat linked to poorer mental health

Penn State alumnus Shah Rafayat Chowdhury is a 2020 recipient of the Diana Award

College of Ag Sciences alumnus receives Diana Award for humanitarian work

Sensation seekers, risk-takers who experience more bitterness apt to drink IPAs

3d rendered medically accurate illustration of a cancer cell

Custom nanoparticle regresses tumors when exposed to light

Antioxidants in corn line could aid human IBD protection, therapy

About the College

The College of Agricultural Sciences has 17 undergraduate majors and awards nearly $2 million in scholarships annually. The college offers 18 graduate programs, participates in 11 intercollege graduate programs and supports seven dual-title graduate degrees. The college’s annual investment in research is nearly $100 million.

Penn State Extension provides education and problem-solving assistance in the areas of agriculture and food, natural resources, community and economic development, and youth and family.