College of Agriculture
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The big picture
Ever dreamed of patenting a new food product, trading commodities at the Chicago Board of Trade, or teaching kids about natural resources? If so, you'd be right at home at K-State's College of Agriculture.
In the College of Agriculture, you can choose from 13 bachelor's degree programs.
No matter what your major, you'll enjoy working closely with full-time faculty members. In fact, 95 percent of our instructional faculty hold PhDs and are actively involved in research. You'll also have access to world-renowned facilities and more than 4,000 acres of land devoted to research and instruction.
What's a college?
K-State's colleges, like the College of Agriculture, are the organizing units of the university's academic offerings. See a complete list of our majors by college.
Bragging rights
Here's why the College of Agriculture is a great place to call home.
- K-State boasts the latest in technology. A feed mill, flour mill, and bakery include modern equipment from eight countries. Buildings for animal industry and dairy and poultry contain some of the latest equipment for teaching and research in nutrition, genetics, and food processing. Many breeds of livestock, plus various soil types, field crops, fruits, vegetables, and ornamentals, are used in teaching and research.
- K-State ranked third among universities serving the meat and poultry industry, according to Meat & Poultry magazine. According to the report, K-State was "widely regarded as a top-notch institution for students pursuing a career in any facet of the meat and poultry processing industry."
- Many of the College of Agriculture's judging teams rank among the best in the country. In 2005-2006 our teams placed first in the National Agri-Marketing Association competition, first in crops, fourth in livestock, and sixth in horse, and the quarter-scale tractor team also placed first in its competition.
- The American Society of Agricultural Engineers recognized K-State as a historic landmark for the development of grain aeration technology. The university is one of four locations where the technology was initiated.
College culture
As one of the oldest colleges at K-State, the College of Agriculture is rich in traditions. Here are a few activities with historical roots.
Get involved
If there's one tradition in the College of Agriculture, it's getting involved. And you won't be at a loss to find an activity. Pick from more than 30 student organizations associated with the college. From the horticulture therapy club to the K-State student chapter of Golf Course Superintendents' Association of America, there's something for everyone.
Show off
The College of Agriculture was one of the early participants in Open House, a K-State tradition for more than 75 years. Open House traces its roots back to the Annual Ag Day. Much like the modern-day event, Ag Day featured the college's work and projects for the public.
Be a competitor
K-State's 19 agricultural competition teams have a long tradition of success. Test your knowledge of landscape, livestock, ag marketing, meats, soils, or crops. College of Agriculture competition teams participated in more than 50 national and regional contests in 2006.
Extreme assignments
At K-State, learning isn't just showing up for class and cramming for midterms; it's an interactive experience. Like some of our past students, you can jump in and do some hands-on learning.
Build a better tractor
K-State's quarter-scale tractor design team returned home with first-place honors from the International Student Design Competition in Moline, Illinois, this June.This year's third place finish in the international competition positions. The Powercat Pullers also are the only team to make a top-three finish in each of the past seven years.
Make your own pizza toppings
Learn how to manufacture Canadian bacon and pepperoni in Processed Meat Operations.
Get the scoop
Write features for the Agriculturalist, the college's award-winning magazine, as an agricultural communication major.
The wild, wild world of research
Short facts and figures about agricultural research at K-State.
Serious business
Researchers at K-State investigate hot topics like e-coli, West Nile Virus, and bioterrorism. In fact, the College of Agriculture made headlines this year when it opened the doors to a new $40 million biosecure food safety and security research facility.
Juiced up
K-State scientists developed a new drink, Cal-C, that combines dairy, fruit juice, and an extra dose of vitamin of calcium. Clinical studies by Proctor & Gamble have shown that Cal-C's calcium source builds stronger bones in children and teens and maintains bone mass in adults.
No belly jelly
In the quest for healthy versions of favorite snack foods, Kansas State University researchers may have reached the ultimate: a sugar-free, calorie-free jelly. K-State food scientists are fine-tuning the red, strawberry-flavored jelly. Also in the works: grape and apple jellies.
Majors
Here’s a roundup of majors and programs offered through the College of Agriculture:
- General agriculture (undeclared)
- Agribusiness (agribusiness, food industry economics, international agribusiness)
- Agricultural communications and journalism (agriculture, environmental)
- Agricultural economics (farm management, quantitative, specialty)
- Agricultural education
- Agricultural technology management
- Agronomy (business and industry, consulting and production, plant science and biotechnology, range management, science, soil and water science)
- Animal science and industry (animal products, business, communications, production management, science/pre-veterinary)
- Bakery science and management (cereal chemistry, production management)
- Feed science and management
- Food science and industry (food business and operations management, science)
- Horticulture therapy (horticultural therapy, pre-occupational therapy)
- Horticulture (fruit and vegetable management, golf course management, greenhouse management, horticulture science, landscape and turf management, landscape design, nursery management)
- Milling science (chemistry, management, operations)
- Park management and conservation (administration, interpretation, law enforcement ranger, park manager)
- Pre-veterinary medicine (three years)
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Colleges and majors
College of Agriculture
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Contact us
Office of Admissions
Kansas State University
119 Anderson Hall
Manhattan, KS
66505–0102
1-800-432-8270 (toll free) or 785-532-6250
E-mail: k-state@k-state.edu