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Agricultural Sciences

Pennsylvania 4-H leadership looks toward resumption of in-person activities

Extension educators explain spotted lanternfly life cycle, offer management tips

New Penn State 'Dairy Idea Plans' feature automatic milking systems

Penn State Extension webinar series highlights tick safety in Pennsylvania

Ag Sciences receives donor support for Millennium Scholars Program

Master Gardeners' 'Seed to Supper' program grows food options for families

Online ecosystems management and administration program sees first graduate

Philanthropist and business leader Skip Smith endows directorship for Arboretum

Mutant corn gene boosts sugar in seeds, leaves, may lead to breeding better crop

Penn State, University of Freiburg partner to form Virtual Classroom Project

Penn State students recognized for leadership and service awards

Innovative platform developed at Penn State monitors pests, predicts problems

Students use The Lion's Pantry as a prototype to help fight hunger nationwide

Spanish for Agriculture courses build bridges and meet industry need

A woman in a black sweater and a white face mask adjusts a black drone.

Penn State launches new artificial intelligence center for engineered systems

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.