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Extension

Exploring the world of organic agriculture at Iowa State

Reuben Weers Feng

Research

Researchers identify the role of genes that boost disease resiliency in rice

MultiOption

Learning

Multidisciplinary option lets students customize their education

Kelsey Henderson
“It's not about what awards or titles you win, but how you can truly make a difference in any way at any level.”
Kelsey Henderson, '24 agricultural business

Hands-on approach

From Cyclones in the making to those already formed, the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences has a place for everyone. The innovations made in the labs, the farms, the forests and the fields strive to carry out Iowa State’s original land grant mission: discovering, developing, disseminating and preserving knowledge.

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Explore Iowa State University demonstration farms

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Innovation in Action
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Farms and Facilities
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Recent News

  • Madison Vetter wearing floral shirt.

    Vetter selected as Fall 2024 CALS Student Marshal

    December 10, 2024

    Madison Vetter, graduating senior in biology, was chosen as the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Fall 2024 Student Marshal. She maneuvered through her unique academic journey and created a path of her own. 

  • Christopher Meyer wearing a navy suit jacket, red and gold striped tie, white button up shirt.

    Student speaker takes passion to the field and beyond

    December 10, 2024

    Christopher Meyer’s passion for agronomy and feeding the world through agriculture led him to Iowa State. A graduating senior in agronomy and agricultural business while concurrently pursuing an MBA, Meyer will serve as the student speaker at the fall 2024 CALS Convocation on Dec. 20 in Hilton Coliseum.

  • Elizabeth Severson standing against a brick wall wearing an I'm an Agronomist shirt. A mural with sunflowers and text is painted on the wall.

    Keep an open mind, explore every opportunity

    December 10, 2024

    From judging soil profiles to swimming at nationals to learning to play the Campanile, Elizabeth Severson has done it all during her time at Iowa State. A graduating senior in agronomy and horticulture, Severson is the fall 2024 recipient of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Student Council Outstanding Senior Award.

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