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The Department of Agriculture at Illinois State University is dedicated to the education and growth of its students. With award-winning students, registered student organizations, and faculty members, the Department of Agriculture has a place for everyone.

You can request information about Illinois State University using the Office of Admissions request form. If you would like information about our Agriculture Department, please use the Agriculture Information Request Form.

Department of Agriculture Mission and Vision

  • Our Vision

    Inspiring innovation, opportunity, and the discovery of knowledge in agriculture through exceptional academic programs and experiential learning.

  • Our Mission

    The mission of the Department of Agriculture at Illinois State University is to provide a premier educational experience, conduct high-quality research, and provide timely outreach services to enhance the agriculture industry.

Welcome from the Interim Chair

Aslihan D Spaulding PortraitOn behalf of the Department of Agriculture, I invite you to visit us. We help prepare Aggies for careers in a variety of areas in Agriculture. Students may choose to study Agribusiness, Agriculture Teacher Education, Animal Science, Animal Industry Management, Pre-Veterinary Medicine, Agriculture Communications and Leadership, Crop and Soil Science, Agronomy Management, Horticulture and Landscape Management, and Food Industry Management. We encourage our students to participate in internships to put classroom theory into practice and further explore career opportunities in agriculture. The department is also home to fourteen registered student organizations that enable students to network with professionals in their fields and participate in hands-on professional development opportunities in their area of study.

Explore our website to investigate the many opportunities available to our students. If you have any questions or want to discuss your future in agriculture at Illinois State University, please contact us at Agriculture@IllinoisState.edu. And don't  forget to follow us on social media Facebook and Instagram.

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Opportunities to Give

The Department of Agriculture seeks support so our students and faculty can excel in their field. raising funds we can support our students and their futures through bettering our facilities, research capabilities, and expanding scholarship opportunities.

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