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From solving the global hunger crisis to leading the fight against climate change, the College of Agricultural Sciences is shaping the future of our world – near and far.
Calling All
Change-Makers
Colorado State University College of Agricultural Sciences has a seat at the table for all students, faculty and partners who want to become global change-makers. We are connecting your meaningful lived-experiences to agricultural innovation and optimizing our impact to our global community.
Vamsi Nalam
Vamsi Nalam is the interim director of the potato breeding program in the rich farmlands of Colorado’s San Luis Valley. But don’t let the...
Lisa Blecker
Lisa Blecker ’02 has built her career around understanding pesticides and sharing that knowledge to keep people safe. As a pesticide...
February 23, 2026
In this edition of Food for Thought, we honor the legacy of Dr. Jessica Davis, professor of agronomy and former head of the CSU Horticulture & Landscape Architecture Department. We also address Colorado’s snowpack concerns and highlight how our researchers are leveraging technology, including soil moisture sensors, AI, and crop emissions mapping.
February 9, 2026
In this week’s Food for Thought roundup, we’re celebrating the long awaited rebuild of the San Luis Valley Research Center’s potato storage facility; the far reaching impact of CSU alumni and leaders, including trailblazers in the Colorado Cattlemen’s Association and agricultural education; and the cutting edge research that is shaping the future of food, energy, and the climate.
Feeding Curiosity, Cultivating Connection
Food for Thought brings together the stories shaping Colorado State University’s College of Agricultural Sciences. From groundbreaking research and student innovation to community partnerships that nourish people and planet, we’re celebrating discovery, resilience, and the shared purpose that grows from the ground up.
Research that Impacts the World
It is our land-grant mission to feed the world while we improve it. We are committed to building community through innovative research, collaborating with partners, nurturing students and providing enriching learning experiences. We develop our research projects and outreach goals to achieve the greatest impact for our students, citizens and global community.