Food, nutrition and human health, genomics, biotechnology, energy, economics, animal diseases and welfare, and the environment—all vital and thought-provoking topics and hallmarks of the 21st century –are being studied in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR) at the University of Maryland. These topics, cover the entire biosystem spectrum ranging from the molecular to the ecosystem level, and including the human community, make it an exciting time to be part of our College.
Dr. Craig Beyrouty, Dean
Academic Departments
International Programs
The College is committed to providing a unique student experience with global scope. Learn more about our study abroad opportunities, international Extension programs, ROOTS Africa, China 2+2, and other opportunities for students and faculty.
Student Spotlights
Students vs. Sous Chefs
How do you think a college student would fare in a head-to-head cooking competition against a professional chef? That’s also the idea behind “Terps vs. Pros,” a new You Tube series showing how nutritious and delicious dorm cooking can really be.
Flying High with Bald Eagles
This unique research experience with Dr. William Bowerman, Chair of Environmental Science and Technology, involves a combination of leadership, lab work, field work, wildlife tracking, and even intense climbing, all while providing deep knowledge on the country's national bird, no longer on the endangered species list thanks largely to data from this program on population health and toxins.
Planting ROOTS in Liberia
ROOTS Africa, a student-led organization with the goal to fight poverty and hunger in rural Africa through innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable agricultural practices, traveled to Liberia over spring break to implement training and educational programs they have been organizing since last fall.