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Apply Visit Give Athletics Resources for Trojan Link Current Students Counseling Prospective Students Parents Alumni Faculty & Staff Trojan Athletics Technology Services College of Agriculture Search Search Academics Academics Agriculture Family and Consumer Science Hospitality Management Research Cooperative Extension Events Faculty & Staff Alumni Contact Us Apply Visit Give Athletics Resources Trojan Link Current Students Counseling Prospective Students Parents Alumni Faculty & Staff Trojan Athletics Technology Services Academics Overview Agriculture Family and Consumer Science Hospitality Management Search Search Your browser does not support the video tag. Pause Video College of Agriculture College of Agriculture Overview The College of Agriculture - Greater Grows Here Virginia State University’s College of Agriculture is one of the country’s leading 1890 colleges of agriculture, natural resources, food, and life sciences. Our academic programs offer a comprehensive array of majors and concentrations that prepare our students to become leaders in the fields of nutrition, food science, apparel design and retail, child care, restaurant and hotel management, agriculture and more. As part of VSU’s land-grant mission, the College of Agriculture also houses the Virginia Cooperative Extension program and an Agricultural Research Station, each which provide valuable resources to Virginia residents, while also providing practical, hands-on internship and work study opportunities for our students. Our Transformational Committments Agricultural Innovation, Integration, & Sustainability Student Success, Experiential Learning & Workforce Development Integrated Well-Being of Youth, Family and Community Message from the Dean Dr. Robert N. Corley, III Dean and Director of Land-Grant Programs Dr. Robert N. Corley, III Dean and Director of Land-Grant Programs Message from the Dean Agriculture contributes to individual, family, and community success. It encompasses everything—from the soil that receives a seed and produces life-building nutrients that we enjoy as food, to the animals and plants that produce the fiber for fabric that drives the fashion industry. A Mission Statement In keeping with Virginia State University’s mission, the College of Agriculture’s mission is to improve the educational and socio-economic well-being of students, families, and communities - focusing on excellence through integrated instruction, research and extension programs. Read More Our Programs Our goal is to strategically establish and enhance academic programs to deliver distinctive, responsive and innovative offerings that effectively prepare leaders and scholars to meet the demands of a global society and workforce. Learn More College of Agriculture Undergraduate Programs - College of Agriculture The College of Agriculture offers three bachelors’ (B.S.) degree programs as well as a variety of academic majors in the areas of Agriculture, Family and Consumer Sciences, and Hospitality Management. Undergraduate Programs - College of Agriculture Agricultural Research The Agricultural Research Station (ARS) is the unit of the College of Agriculture responsible for carrying out the Land Grant Research Mission of Virginia State University. Agricultural Research Randolph Farm Randolph Farm is a 416-acre agricultural learning center, home to a multitude of agricultural related research, demonstration and instruction activities. Randolph Farm VSU MANRRS Chapter MANRRS is a national society that welcomes membership of people of all racial and ethnic group participation in agricultural and related sciences careers. VSU MANRRS Chapter VSU Food and Agri-Science Program The VSU Food and Agri-Science Scholarship Program provides students a pathway that prepares them for careers associated with these vital industries. VSU Food and Agri-Science Program Summer High School Programs The AgDiscovery Program helps teenagers explore careers and opportunities in agriculture. Summer High School Programs USDA Scholarship Opportunities The USDA/1890 National Scholars Program is a partnership between the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Virginia State University. USDA Scholarship Opportunities College of Agriculture Advisory Council (CAAC) A blue ribbon Advisory Council providing guidance and advice to the Dean of the College of Agriculture. College of Agriculture Advisory Council (CAAC) Resources LeadHERship Institute View the latest opprotuntities and resources the WLI program provides to the vsu community. Learn More Extension Connection Read the latest update for friends of VSU College of Agriculture and Virginia Cooperative Extension. Learn More Contact Us College of Agriculture P.O. Box 9081 Petersburg, VA 23806 Executive Secretary Phone: 804-524-5961 Email: dbanks@vsu.edu Learn More Quick Links Bookstore Career Services Emergency Information Human Resources Library Technology Services Submit Web Request Office of Communications Outreach & Workshop Resources Academic Calendar Careers Research Virginia Cooperative Extension Campus Maps And Directions Personnel Directory Conference Services Stay Connected Social Media Directory RAVE Emergency Alert System VSU Live Events Headlines & Announcements Calendar of Events Virginia State University 1 Hayden Dr. Virginia State University, VA 23806 804-524-5000 Virginia State University 1 Hayden Dr. Virginia State University, VA 23806 804-524-5000...