The Agriculture Resource Library · Colleges & universities

Agriculture programs at colleges in Maine.

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10fields of study
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Beal University

Bangor, ME

  • private for-profit
  • 4-year

2 fields of study · Certificate to Bachelor's

University of Maine

Orono, ME

  • 1862 land-grant
  • Public
  • 4-year

6 fields of study · Bachelor's to Graduate certificate

All 10 institutions in Maine, A–Z

Frequently asked questions.

Which colleges in Maine offer agriculture programs?

The Agriculture Resource Library lists 10 colleges and universities in Maine that award credentials in agriculture, animal science, plant and soil science, horticulture, food science, agricultural business, or veterinary fields; the land-grant institution is University of Maine. Each has its own page listing every agriculture field it teaches and the credential levels offered.

Does Maine have a land-grant university?

Yes. Maine has 1 land-grant institution: University of Maine (1862 land-grant). Land-grant universities run the state's Cooperative Extension service, which is the public front door for growers who are not students.

What agriculture fields can I study in Maine?

Across the 10 listed institutions, Maine offers programs in 10 agriculture fields: Agricultural Business and Management, Agricultural Production Operations, Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services, Agriculture, General, Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs, Animal Sciences, Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services, Food Science and Technology, Plant Sciences, Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians. Use the field filter on this page to narrow the list, then open a school's page for its credential levels.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (institution and field-of-study files) and the USDA NIFA land-grant roster. Something missing or wrong? Tell the Library.