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Colleges of Agriculture in the Northeast
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Cornell
University
College
of Agriculture and Life Sciences,
http://www.cals.cornell.edu/
Description:
Through teaching,
research, and extension—the three components of our land-grant mission—we
strive to improve the nation's food supply and maintain its safety, to
enhance the environment, and to help people improve their lives.
Topics: Colleges of Agriculture in the Northeast
Jurisdiction: New York
Penn
State University
College
of Agricultural Sciences,
http://cas.psu.edu/
Description:
The College
of Agricultural Sciences - the first of the colleges established at Penn
State - awarded the nation's first baccalaureate degrees in agriculture
in 1861. Today, the college is broadly recognized as one of the nation's
premier institutions for agricultural research and education programs.
Topics: Colleges of Agriculture in the Northeast
Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
Rutgers
University
Cook
College,
http://www.cook.rutgers.edu/
Description:
To implement
Rutgers land--grant mission, Cook's undergraduate programs are designed
to promote the study of challenges facing society in the areas of agriculture,
food, the environment, and natural resources. This is accomplished through
the integration of the life, earth, and physical sciences with the social
sciences and humanities and by using conceptual frameworks that explore
human interactions with the earth s system. Cook College emphasizes the
roles of interdisciplinary and liberal arts instruction and practical
experience in an undergraduate professional education.
Topics: Colleges of Agriculture in the Northeast
Jurisdiction: New Jersey
University
of Connecticut
College
of Agriculture and Natural Resources,
http://www.canr.uconn.edu/
Description:
As the original
component of Connecticut's land-grant university, the College of Agriculture
and Natural Resources has as its primary mission education based on research,
conducted in laboratories and in the field, that focuses on agriculture,
the environment, food, families and quality of life. The College provides
high-quality, broad-based, relevant educational opportunities that prepare
graduates to address the challenges of life today; it expands the frontiers
of knowledge through research; and it enhances economic opportunities
and quality of life for people of Connecticut and the Northeast.
Topics: Colleges of Agriculture in the Northeast
Jurisdiction: Connecticut
University
of Delaware
College
of Agriculture and Natural Resources,
http://ag.udel.edu/
Description:
If you thought
agriculture was just about farming, now is the time to find out what you've
been missing. While farmers are the producers of our food, they are only
a small piece of a bigger machine. A machine that feeds, clothes, protects
and preserves-a machine that runs the world. That's Agriculture &
Natural Resources.
Topics: Colleges of Agriculture in the Northeast
Jurisdiction: Delaware
University
of the District of Columbia
Cooperative
Extension Service,
http://www.universityofdc.org/master.php?sid=19
Description:
The University
of the District of Columbia is an urban land-grant institution of higher
education with an open admissions policy. It is a comprehensive public
institution offering quality, affordable post-secondary education to District
of Columbia residents at the certificate, associates, baccalaureate, and
graduate levels. These programs will prepare students for immediate entry
into the workforce, for the next level of education, for specialized employment
opportunities, and for lifelong learning. It's land grant mission is to
be innovative in carrying out the traditional land-grant functions of
teaching, research, and public service to solve urban community problems
and to improve the overall quality of urban living in the District of
Columbia.
Topics: Colleges of Agriculture in the Northeast
Jurisdiction: District of Columbia
University
of Maine
College
of Natural Sciences, Forestry and Agriculture,
http://www.nsfa.umaine.edu/
Description:
Students who
choose the College will find a diversity of programs taught by a faculty
that comprises the largest group of scientists in the state of Maine.
In addition to forestry, wildlife, and a full selection of natural resource-based
programs, students can choose programs of study from the full spectrum
of biological sciences, marine science, geological science, and food science
and nutrition. Students may also prepare for veterinary school and other
health professions.
Topics: Colleges of Agriculture in the Northeast
Jurisdiction: Maine
University
of Maryland
College
of Agriculture and Natural Resources,
http://www.agnr.umd.edu/
Description: Since 1859, the University of Maryland-- founded as a land-grant institution to assist the state's agricultural industry-- has been a leading force in agriculture education. Agriculture and natural resources is about balance: producing profitable, healthy animal and plant products while respecting the environment. University of Maryland students and faculty are concerned with quality of life, stewardship of natural resources, and economic competitiveness in world markets.The college emphasizes scientific research and the use of new technologies to address national and international challenges.
Topics: Colleges of Agriculture in the Northeast
Jurisdiction: Maryland
University
of Massachusetts
College
of Natural Resources and the Environment,
http://www.umass.edu/nre/#
Description:
The mission
of the College is to advance knowledge in its core areas by fulfilling
its evolving land grant responsibilities and those of the University of
Massachusetts. To accomplish this, the College offers broad educational
opportunities to a wide spectrum of public audiences, conducts applied
and basic research that addresses the needs of citizens, businesses, and
public agencies and makes numerous outreach opportunities accessible to
its constituents. The College is uniquely qualified, equipped and committed
to fulfilling its land grant responsibilities by promoting and contributing
to economic development, and solving problems in agriculture and the food
system; urban landscapes; forests, watersheds and wetlands; and the complex
relationships between the natural environment and society.
Topics: Colleges of Agriculture in the Northeast
Jurisdiction: Massachusetts
University
of New Hampshire
College
of Life Sciences and Agriculture,
http://www.colsa.unh.edu/
Description:
Our programs
invite students to go beyond the boundaries of the classroom through fieldwork
and original research. Undergraduates take to the open ocean to study
marine science; they learn the techniques of biotechnology in laboratories
outfitted with advanced technology; they absorb the principles of conservation
while standing hip deep in a wetland or walking along a mountain trail;
they test agricultural theory in the experimental plots and barns of our
working farms.To guide them is a talented group of faculty members who
combine teaching with a passion for research and public service. Their
work to understand the nature of biological systems, manage and conserve
natural resources, improve agricultural profitability and sustainability,
enhance health and nutrition, and foster economic development has earned
UNH nationwide recognition as a top-tier land, sea, and space grant university.
Topics: Colleges of Agriculture in the Northeast
Jurisdiction: New Hampshire
University
of Rhode Island
College
of the Environment and Life Sciences,
http://www.uri.edu/cels/
Description:
The College
of the Environment and Life Sciences offesr world-class training in the
basic sciences, combined with the hands-on learning that will shape you
into a successful problem solver. You'll have many opportunities to gain
experience and knowledge through: internships, research, teaching apprenticeships,
fellowships, research cruises, field trips, and study-abroad settings.Our
students graduate with a wealth of knowledge and real ability in their
fields. They develop well-honed skills that prepare them to be practitioners,
scientists, physicians, managers, and policy makers destined for key roles
in the life sciences and in the stewardship of our environment.
Topics: Colleges of Agriculture in the Northeast
Jurisdiction: Rhode Island
University
of Vermont
College
of Agriculture and Life Sciences,
http://www.uvm.edu/cals/
Description: Through our focus on the life sciences, the environment, and economic and community development, the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences offers unique learning experiences necessary to make a difference in your world. We prepare caring, committed graduates who treasure the working landscape, show care and concern for our precious environment, and who are committed to providing an ever-increasing global population with sufficient food and shelter. Our students are equipped for careers in private industry, government, academia, and public service.
Topics: Colleges of Agriculture in the Northeast
Jurisdiction: Vermont
West
Virginia University
College
of Agriculture, Forestry and Consumer Sciences,
http://www.caf.wvu.edu/cafcs.html
Description:
The college
addresses some of the most basic needs of society: a healthy, safe food
supply; economical, innovative fiber products and materials; environmentally
sound and sustainable economic development; child care and education;
recreational opportunities in carefully managed and protected natural
settings; scenic landscapes; functional, attractive interiors; wildlife
resources; and a wide array of other concerns. But the College's impact
extends beyond the classroom. Our research and service programs provide
information and opportunity that benefits individual well being, industry,
community development, and governing bodies, in West Virginia and far
beyond.
Topics: Colleges of Agriculture in the Northeast
Jurisdiction: West Virginia
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The Toolbox is a joint effort of The Northeast Regional Center for Rural Development (NERCRD)
and Penn State Cooperative Extension in Adams County.
This page was last updated on August 11, 2004.
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