AGRONOMY

The mission of the department is to generate, integrate and apply knowledge about crop plants grown by humans for food, feed, fiber and fuel. Through the integration of teaching, research and extension/outreach efforts, we address problems and discover opportunities concerning the efficiency and sustainability of production, improvements in quality, and methods for safe and environmentally-sound practices. The work of department faculty, staff and students has made substantial impact in the state and nation for more than 125 years. While cultivating a positive, diverse and inclusive working and learning environment, we strive to ensure that agricultural systems and products in Wisconsin, the USA and international communities are able to meet rapidly-changing current needs and those of future generations... Our department integrates plant sciences with agroecological approaches to create more resilient crops and landscapes in response to a changing climate and other global pressures..

Primary location: Madison United States