College of Agriculture

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

Dr. Robert N. Corley, III
Dean and Director of Land-Grant Programs

Dr. Robert N. Corley, III

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.

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.

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Our Programs

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.

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

LeadHERship Institute

View the latest opprotuntities and resources the WLI program provides to the vsu community.


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Extension Connection

Extension Connection

Read the latest update for friends of VSU College of Agriculture and Virginia Cooperative Extension.
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Contact Us

College of Agriculture
P.O. Box 9081
Petersburg, VA  23806

Executive Secretary
Phone: 804-524-5961
Email: dbanks@vsu.edu

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