College of Agriculture

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From farms to factories, and from agribusiness to public service, the College of Agriculture prepares you to grow your career and lead in industries that feed, power and sustain our world.
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Turn Your Passion Into a Fulfilling Career

Whether you want to work with animals, crops, technology, or people, our degree options give you the hands-on experience to make an impact.
Whether you want to work with animals, crops, technology, or people, our degree options give you the hands-on experience to make an impact.

Degrees Offered

Undergraduate

Whether you want to work with animals, crops, technology, or people, our degree options give you the hands-on experience to make an impact.

Add depth to your degree with a minor in ag! Choose from areas like agribusiness, animal science, crop consulting, horticulture, or precision ag to match your interests.

Graduate

Master of Science in Agriculture →
The MS in Agriculture lets you specialize in what matters most to you.  Choose from tracks in Agricultural Business & Economics, Agricultural Education, Animal Science, Digital Agriculture, and Plant & Soil Science.

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The opportunities in agriculture are endless, and our programs reflect that. Whether you want to manage a business, teach, work with animals, or lead in advanced technologies, A-State gives you the tools to build a career that matters.
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Grown for Community

Education comes first—but our reach goes further with innovative research and outreach that serve communities across the region.
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The Judd Hill Farmers’ Market is a nonprofit dedicated to providing a locally owned and operated farmers’ market for Jonesboro and the surrounding area.
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Since 2000, the A-State Equine Center has been the place for students to learn, train and explore their love of horses. From FFA contests to summer horse shows, it’s also where the local equine community comes together.
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At the Aggie Market, you can shop goods made right on campus by our students—fresh from our state-of-the-art processing facility. Find us at the Judd Hill Farmers’ Market Building on Aggie Road in Jonesboro.
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For nearly 30 years, the A-State Agribusiness Conference has connected producers, students, and industry leaders with the latest trends shaping agriculture—drawing 500+ participants every year.
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The Arkansas Soil and Water Education Conference unites farmers, consultants, policymakers, and students for one powerful day focused on the latest issues and best practices in soil and water conservation.
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The Bill and Alice Nix Farm Day is a twice-a-year event where families and students can enjoy animals, farming, and fun. It’s become one of the community’s favorite traditions.

Give to Agriculture

Grow the future with us. Your support helps the College of Agriculture prepare tomorrow’s leaders, drive innovation, and build stronger communities.

Learning in the Field

Discover agriculture where it happens. With opportunities at our University Farm, in Cooperative Extension, and through internships, Learning in the Field gives you the skills and experiences to launch your career.
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The Farm and Agricultural Teaching & Research Center is more than 240 acres of hands-on learning. It’s where students and faculty work together on research, teaching and outreach that bring agriculture to life.
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The College of Agriculture partners closely with the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture, working together through the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station and the Cooperative Extension Service.
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Internships give you the chance to take what you’ve learned in class and put it to work in the real world. With guidance from faculty and industry partners, you’ll gain hands-on experience that sets you apart.

Leadership in Agriculture Student & Alumni Opportunities

Leadership is at the heart of the College of Agriculture. Through strategic planning, advisory partnerships, student organizations, and ambassador programs, we prepare students to guide the future of agriculture.
Group of agriculture students install soil sensors with solar equipment in a field.Student in red shirt operates a drone flying above a cornfield on a clear day.
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College News

Stay up to date with the latest news, research, and success stories from the College of Agriculture.

Agriculture Events

Explore upcoming College of Agriculture events that bring together students, faculty, industry partners and the community.