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Learning Communities

Your first hands-on experience will happen before classes even start. The incoming freshman class tours a farm, business or natural area to learn what agronomy is all about. More importantly it gives new students a chance to meet other students they’ll see in class on Monday. For more information contact Heidi Ackerman.

Study Abroad

Go global! Agriculture has. You are encouraged and supported to study abroad to expand your perspective through the University-wide program and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences study abroad program.

Judging Teams

Crops and Soils teams give students a chance to experience a topic in-depth while working on a team. Contact Ms. Amber Anderson for information about Soils Team and Dr. Mindy DeVries about Crops Team.

Agronomy Club

The Agronomy Club fosters leadership and teamwork for undergratuates as well as providing an opportunity to interact with faculty. The club hosts an “Experience Agronomy” event, teaching middle schoolers about the science behind the industry.

Soil and Water Conservation Club

An official chapter of the national organization, the Iowa State Soil and Water Conservation Club provides students with leadership and communication experience through school presentations and the production of their annual publication that goes to Iowa high school science and vocational agriculture teachers.

ISU Good Earth Student Farm

Since the organization’s conception in the fall of 1996, students have managed all aspects of the two acre farm. Throughout the years the Student Organic Farm has used many different models, but it is currently set up as a working CSA (Community Supported Agriculture).

Undergraduate Students

Undergraduate Students

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Graduate Students

Graduate Students

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Student Life

Student Life

Networking, professional development and hands-on experience while making lasting friendships.

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Career Resources

Career Resources

100% of our students get a job within six months of graduation. Starting salary averages around $47,000 with a wide variety of career options!

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