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Agricultural Biology

Agricultural Biology

Join our dedicated team of global innovators to build the critical knowledge and essential skills needed to expand the future of our global food supply. Whether your interests are in plants, insects or microbes, there is a place for you in agricultural biology.

No matter who you are, or where you come from, we invite you to take a seat at our table. Let’s grow a better future together.

What is Agricultural Biology?

Research and Engagement

Our research covers every aspect of plant and ecosystem health. We solve biological problems in natural and managed agricultural systems through our collaborative partnerships, like our K-12 education programs and extension programming. Our aim is to continue strengthening food security and safety while keeping plants and ecosystems healthy.

Department News and Upcoming Events

Agricultural education in action during the Colorado Career Development Events at CSU

More than 1,750 FFA students from around the state competed in the Colorado Career Development Events, hosted at Colorado State University’s Fort Collins campus. The post Agricultural education in action during the Colorado Career Development Events at CSU appeared first on College of Agricultural Sciences.

CAS/AES annual awards ceremony elevates employee, student service and impact

The annual college awards ceremony honors the outstanding achievements of faculty, staff and students and elevates the impact their work has on agriculture. The post CAS/AES annual awards ceremony elevates employee, student service and impact appeared first on College of Agricultural Sciences.

In Memoriam

Dr. Paul Opler was a beloved faculty in our department who recently passed.

Agricultural Biology Degrees and Programs

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Undergraduate Degrees

Major in Agricultural Biology

Discover the basic and applied science of plant-microbe ecosystems, impacts of insects and arthropods, and weed science. Develop a deeper understanding of how to build healthier food systems for a growing world while protecting the environment.

Minors

Entomology Minor

Discover the basic and applied science of the study of insects and other arthropods such as ticks and mites. Help build a healthier food system for a growing world while protecting the environment.

Degree Details for Entomology Minor

Plant Health – Minor

Apply the knowledge gained in biology courses to real world problems. Learn how microbes, insects, and weeds impact food production, urban landscapes, forests, rangelands, and other ecosystems.

Degree Details for Plant Health – Minor

Graduate Degrees

M.S. in Bioagricultural Sciences

Conduct research focused on plant stresses, microbes, insects, and weeds that threaten the safety and sustainability of our food supply.

Degree Details for M.S. in Bioagricultural Sciences

M.S. in Bioagricultural Sciences – Plan A, Plant Pathology Specialization

Conduct research in the study of microbes that affect plant health, such as viruses, bacteria, and fungi. Help build a healthier food system for a growing world while protecting the environment.

Degree Details for M.S. in Bioagricultural Sciences – Plan A, Plant Pathology Specialization

M.S. in Bioagricultural Sciences – Plan B, Pest Management Specialization

Gain hands-on experience in managing sustaining our food and fiber supply, providing bioagricultural security, and protecting our ecosystems from pests, plant diseases, and weeds.

Degree Details for M.S. in Bioagricultural Sciences – Plan B, Pest Management Specialization

Ph.D. in Bioagricultural Sciences

Conduct research in plant abiotic stress or the microbes, insects, and weeds that threaten the safety and sustainability of our food supply. Learn how ecosystems function and how to protect them.

Degree Details for Ph.D. in Bioagricultural Sciences

Agricultural Biology Sequential M.S. Degree Program (4+1)

Gain hands-on experience in managing sustaining our food and fiber supply, providing bioagricultural security, and protecting our ecosystems from pests, plant diseases, and weeds.

Degree Details for Agricultural Biology Sequential M.S. Degree Program (4+1)

M.S. in Bioagricultural Sciences – Plan A, Entomology Specialization

Conduct research in the study of insects and other arthropods such as ticks and mites. Help build a healthier food system for a growing world while protecting the environment.

Degree Details for M.S. in Bioagricultural Sciences – Plan A, Entomology Specialization

M.S. in Bioagricultural Sciences – Plan A, Weed Science Specialization

Conduct research in the study of weed management and pesticide function and resistance. Help build a healthier food system for a growing world while protecting the environment.

Degree Details for M.S. in Bioagricultural Sciences – Plan A, Weed Science Specialization

Ph.D. in Bioagricultural Sciences – Entomology Specialization

Conduct research in the study of insects and other arthropods such as ticks and mites. Help build a healthier food system for a growing world while protecting the environment.

Degree Details for Ph.D. in Bioagricultural Sciences – Entomology Specialization

Ph.D. in Bioagricultural Sciences – Plant Pathology Specialization

Conduct research in the study of microbes that affect plant health, such as viruses, bacteria, and fungi. Help build a healthier food system for a growing world while protecting the environment.

Degree Details for Ph.D. in Bioagricultural Sciences – Plant Pathology Specialization

Ph.D. in Bioagricultural Sciences – Weed Science Specialization

Conduct research in the study of weed management and pesticide function and resistance. Help build a healthier food system for a growing world while protecting the environment.

Degree Details for Ph.D. in Bioagricultural Sciences – Weed Science Specialization

Certificate

Food Manufacturing Safety and Sanitation – Online

This course trains individuals in the food manufacturing industry to follow sound food safety practices and sanitation methods. Certify your organization and employees are up to date with Current Good Manufacturing Practices.

Degree Details for Food Manufacturing Safety and Sanitation – Online

Contact the Department of Agricultural Biology

Plant Sciences C 129
Campus Delivery 1177
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1177
(970) 491-5261
cas_agbiomain@mail.colostate.edu