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Agricultural Sciences

Novel composite antimicrobial film could take a bite out of foodborne illnesses

A student standing next to a poster that says "United Kingdom"

Penn State to host Study Abroad Week from Jan. 20 to 24

How anti-sprawl policies may be harming water quality

Family creates 4-H endowment to honor son’s commitment to dairy farming, youth

Scientists examine potential economic impact of spotted lanternfly in Pa.

College of Agricultural Sciences to participate in Study Abroad Week

Penn State Distinguished Professor of Ichthyology Jay Stauffer scuba diving in Africa's Lake Malawi.

Distinguished professor of ichthyology making 50th trip to Africa to study fish

Land-use webinar to focus on ‘active transportation’

Penn State Extension program to help private forest owners use prescribed fire

Rick Stehouwer, professor of environmental soil science, left, shared his enthusiasm for soil science with faculty and students from the National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine during a July visit to the Kyiv-based university.

Penn State scientist shares knowledge of soil science during visit to Ukraine

Innovation is widespread in rural areas, not just cities

Penn State receives student recruiting grant to spur interest in poultry studies

Craft-beer boom linked to record number of US states growing hops

Penn State Extension has farm food safety education materials for Amish growers

Penn State food scientist named Food Systems Leadership Institute Fellow

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.