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Agricultural Sciences

Whole genome sequencing may help officials get a handle on disease outbreaks

Penn State biorenewable systems students climb to new heights in sustainability

Penn State's Ag Progress Days provides glimpse into science of agriculture

Where curiosity leads

Land-use webinar to focus on Pennsylvania's solar future

Sheep, goat producers can learn how to deal with worms at extension workshops

EnvironMentors is seeking mentors at all levels, including faculty, graduate students and undergraduates.

Faculty mentors sought for the Penn State EnvironMentors program

Yard and Garden Area at Ag Progress Days expands offerings

Students recently toured Thailand for a Maymester study course that focused on how a developing nation deals with natural disasters.

Travel course offers first-hand look at natural hazards facing Thailand

Five added to Student Engagement Network's Faculty Academy

Commercial exhibits, machinery demos are focal point of Ag Progress Days

Howard Salis, associate professor of biological engineering and chemical engineering, in synthetic biology laboratory wearing light blue button down shirt.

Penn State professor co-chairs roadmap to guide synthetic biology investments

Patrons line up outside the Penn State Berkey Creamery.

Engineering students work to improve Berkey Creamery experience for customers

Bill Russell, author of "Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic"

Penn State University Press to showcase new books at Ag Progress Days

A model rocket takes off at the Apollo 11 rocket launch event.

Penn State celebrates Apollo 11 anniversary with STEM events

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.