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About Soil & Crop Sciences<\/h1>\n
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We develop the agroecosystems of tomorrow, transforming environmental challenges into opportunities.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Our mission is to generate and communicate knowledge pertaining to agroecosystems and their sustainable management in the face of accelerating global change.<\/p>\n

We are a small department making huge impacts in our field. We are interested in optimizing the way we grow crops and feed our communities through innovation and technological solutions.<\/p>\n

Take a moment to browse our Strategic Plan<\/a> to learn more\u00a0about who we are and how we contribute to the most pressing global agricultural challenges we face today.<\/p>\n

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Alumni and Faculty Legends<\/h2>\n

The valued contributions from our Alumni and Emeritus Faculty continue to impact our work today. Take a moment to learn about our honored alumni and legendary faculty.<\/p>\n

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