Department of Agriculture

Dr. Michael Barrowclough Dr. Rob Rhykerd Chair Agribusiness FIM Dr. Michael Barrowclough Dr. Maria Boerngen Dr. Michelle Kibler Dr. Luliia Protopop Dr. Aslihan Spaulding Animal Science AIM Pre-Vet Medicine Dr. Jennifer Earing Dr. Justin Rickard Crop & Soil Science Agronomy Management Dr. Clay Robinson Dr. Ken Smiciklas Ag Education Ag Com & Leadership Dr. Lucas Maxwell Dr. Dick Steffen Horticulture & Landscape Management Dr. Dave Kopsell Kathy Scott Mary Akers

Majors Agribusiness Animal Science, Pre-Vet Medicine, Animal Industry Management Crop & Soil Science, Agronomy Management Ag Education, Ag Com & Leadership Horticulture & Landscape Management

Sigma Alpha- Professional Agriculture Sorority Registered Student Organizations Fraternities & Sororities Ag Science Club Agriculture Ambassadors Collegiate FFA/PAS Collegiate Farm Bureau Hoof’N’Horn Horticulture Club Indy-pendence Service Dog Organization ISU Trap & Skeet Club MANNRS-Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences National Agri-Marketing Association SPVA (Pre-Vet) Sigma Alpha- Professional Agriculture Sorority Alpha Zeta-Honors Fraternity FarmHouse Fraternity Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity

University Farm Located near Lexington, IL (about 18 miles northeast of Normal) Utilized for hands on experience, teaching, research, and outreach activities

Horticulture Center Current and future gardens include: The Children’s Garden The Nutraceutical Garden Native Gardens The Pinetum Prairie Grove Literary Gardens Trial Gardens used for faculty research Theme Gardens And Many More!

Career Fair More than 50 companies participate each year Monday, September 18th, 2017 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in Brown Ballroom

Study Abroad French Exchange Program Host University: ESA- Ecole Superieure D’Agricultures 4 Week Program in Angers, France

Why Study Ag at ISU? Our Mission Our Vision “The mission of the Department of Agriculture at Illinois State University is to deliver the highest quality academic programs, prepare students for careers in the food and agriculture industry, conduct scholarly activities that are beneficial to the citizens of Illinois and beyond, and provide outreach services to an ever-changing world. The department provides the benefits of a small college within a large university, and places the student at the center of teaching and scholarship. Learning is enhanced by strong student-faculty connections and student participation in co-curricular activities and organizations.” “The Department of Agriculture at Illinois State University will enhance the global food and agriculture industry by providing a premier educational experience, conducting high-quality research, and providing timely outreach services.”

Contact Us Department of Agriculture Illinois State University Campus Box 5020 Normal, IL 61790-5020 Agriculture@IllinoisState.edu (309) 438-5654