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Agriculture programs at colleges in Virginia.

16 institutions in Virginia awarding agriculture credentials, from certificates to doctorates, with 2 land-grant. Filter by field, level, or type; switch to the map; print the list.

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Ferrum College

Ferrum, VA

  • private nonprofit
  • 4-year

1 field of study · Bachelor's

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Frequently asked questions.

Which colleges in Virginia offer agriculture programs?

The Agriculture Resource Library lists 16 colleges and universities in Virginia that award credentials in agriculture, animal science, plant and soil science, horticulture, food science, agricultural business, or veterinary fields; the land-grant institutions are Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Virginia State University. Each has its own page listing every agriculture field it teaches and the credential levels offered.

Does Virginia have a land-grant university?

Yes. Virginia has 2 land-grant institutions: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1862 land-grant); Virginia State University (1890 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 Virginia?

Across the 16 listed institutions, Virginia offers programs in 12 agriculture fields: Agricultural Business and Management, Agricultural Production Operations, Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services, Agriculture, General, Animal Sciences, Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services, Food Science and Technology, International Agriculture, Plant Sciences, Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Veterinary Medicine, 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.