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about the college

The College of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Natural Resources offers academic programs that open doors to exciting opportunities in the expanding realm of agriculture.

Students from both urban and rural areas are preparing for careers in such diverse areas as biotechnology, industry, business, sales, marketing, finance, natural resources management, research, government, international trade, law and communications.

Career opportunities are excellent. More than 75 percent of our graduates are employed within three months after graduation.

With a student-faculty ratio of 9-to-1, students receive individualized attention from faculty who are intimately involved in the region’s agriculture.

The college is in an urban agricultural center close to both production agriculture and processing. This provides unique and marketable "hands-on" experience for students involved in research projects and industry internships.

Each year, the college awards academic scholarships to more than one-fourth of our students.

More than 30 agriculture-related clubs and organizations provide opportunities for students to develop leadership and communication skills.