Research Strengths

The College of Agriculture and K-State Research and Extension is committed to its role as a premier agricultural research institution. Research teams of students, faculty and staff work together to address scientific and economic challenges; promote innovation; and educate a new generation of researchers ready to assume leadership roles in agricultural-related fields.

These research teams collaborate with government agencies, businesses and industries, and communities to deliver the solutions and the skilled workforce they need to thrive.

Our interdisciplinary research strengths are organized around these five strategic areas:

• Animals and Animal Systems
• Food Science, Food and Feed Safety, and Grain Science
• Plants and Plant Systems
• Sustainability, Profitability, and Management
• Workforce Development