The following links provide valuable, authoritative information for those looking to study in agriculture or its related fields or to learn more about agriculture in higher education.
Colleges and Universities
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DFW International Community Alliance.
Lists college scholarship opportunities for newcomers to the United States and minority students. Provides quick tips on preparing for college, enrolling, financial aid, and a Spanish-language guide for parents.
U.S. Department of Education. National Center for Education Statistics.
Presents statistics on post-secondary degrees in agriculture or natural resources.
USDA. National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
A Web directory of the more than 100 land-grant colleges and universities in the United States and its territories. Or see the list of Land Grant Libraries and Other Cooperating Institutions.
USDA. National Institute of Food and Agriculture; Purdue University.
Projects five-year employment statistics for careers in agriculture and related fields. Also explores the factors expected to affect the agricultural job market.
American Indian Higher Education Consortium.
Represents the thirty-four tribal colleges, most of which received land-grant status in 1994. Addresses issues of funding, leadership, development, and research in support of Native American higher education.
USDA. National Institute of Food and Agriculture; Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
Gathers and compiles a broad range of empirical data related to the food and agricultural sciences in higher education. Offers standard reports as well as a custom report builder.
U.S. Department of Education. National Center for Education Statistics.
Identifies colleges according to specific criteria, such as location, cost, and fields of study (including agriculture and many of its related fields.)
USDA. NAL. National Invasive Species Information Center.
Contains links to graduate programs that provide the opportunity for research in invasive species. Includes master's, doctoral, and other post-graduate programs.
USDA. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center.
List of degree and non-degree courses and programs in food and nutrition.
USDA. NAL. Alternative Farming Systems Information Center.
Lists U.S. and international institutions and organizations that offer education or training in organic, alternative, or sustainable agriculture.