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Ag Week March 20-24 to include events for all

To kick off Ag Week, the College of Agriculture is hosting an Our Work Seminar featuring Environmental Science graduates on Monday, March 20 in Funchess Hall, Room 246, from 12-1 p.m. Box lunches will be provided to those who register to attend. Ag Council is...

Why you should earn an agriculture minor

A minor can be a beneficial addition to your education. Getting a minor can be a way to tap into your interests, drive academic pursuits or specialize your degree. They provide flexibility in the workforce, which makes you a more desirable job candidate. Auburn...

5 Letters 5 Facts: PECAN

Five Fun Facts about the Pecan Industry in Alabama By Vanna Dupree Did you know the pecan is a type of hickory native to the South? The tree is cultivated for its seeds primarily in places such as Georgia, New Mexico, and even Alabama. Pecans are used in many...
The buzz about bees

The buzz about bees

By Brian Wesley The honeybee – one of humanity’s most indispensable partners in the animal kingdom. It might be easy to take bees for granted (especially if you’ve been stung by one of them recently), but these small black and yellow workers play a vital role in...

5 Letters, 5 Facts: GOURD

5 Letters, 5 Facts: GOURD

Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice By Vanna Dupree Fall is upon us. The wonderful season where the Southern sun begins to shy away, and the rays from the sun become more tolerable. Once late September sneaks in, everyone is eager for the activities fall brings. And...

Ag Abroad: Sign up now for Greece trip 

Ag Abroad: Sign up now for Greece trip 

Ever wondered what the importance of agriculture is globally? Attend this year’s Auburn Ag study abroad trip to find out! Over spring break, March 6-10, 2023, students in the College of Argriculture at Auburn University will travel to Thessaloniki, Greece, to learn...

5 misconceptions about agriculture, explained

5 misconceptions about agriculture, explained

We’ve all been there — trying not to roll your eyes at something your friend thinks about agriculture that is just wrong. There are so many misconceptions about agriculture, but we’re identifying just a few and digging into the truth. Agriculture is just traditional...

7 ways agriculture affects your daily life

7 ways agriculture affects your daily life

Think agriculture isn’t for you? Think again. Every single human being on this planet is dependent on agriculture. There’s more to this industry than traditional farming, too, though it's vital to each of our lives. Here are seven ways agriculture affects your...

The buzz about bees

The buzz about bees

By Brian Wesley The honeybee – one of humanity’s most indispensable partners in the animal kingdom. It might be easy to take bees for granted (especially if you’ve been stung by one of them recently), but these small black and yellow workers play a vital role in...

5 Letters, 5 Facts: GOURD

5 Letters, 5 Facts: GOURD

Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice By Vanna Dupree Fall is upon us. The wonderful season where the Southern sun begins to shy away, and the rays from the sun become more tolerable. Once late September sneaks in, everyone is eager for the activities fall brings. And...

Ag Abroad: Sign up now for Greece trip 

Ag Abroad: Sign up now for Greece trip 

Ever wondered what the importance of agriculture is globally? Attend this year’s Auburn Ag study abroad trip to find out! Over spring break, March 6-10, 2023, students in the College of Argriculture at Auburn University will travel to Thessaloniki, Greece, to learn...

5 misconceptions about agriculture, explained

5 misconceptions about agriculture, explained

We’ve all been there — trying not to roll your eyes at something your friend thinks about agriculture that is just wrong. There are so many misconceptions about agriculture, but we’re identifying just a few and digging into the truth. Agriculture is just traditional...

7 ways agriculture affects your daily life

7 ways agriculture affects your daily life

Think agriculture isn’t for you? Think again. Every single human being on this planet is dependent on agriculture. There’s more to this industry than traditional farming, too, though it's vital to each of our lives. Here are seven ways agriculture affects your...