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Plant your roots today to harvest your future tomorrow.
At Northwest, we cultivate greatness. Our School of Agricultural Sciences welcomes you with open arms that stretch as far as our 448-acre R.T. Wright Farm. No matter where you turn, our state-of-the-art agriculture facilities offer the resources needed to achieve a fulfilling education. Being part of a hardworking community that prepares you to lead a more sustainable future is something special.
As the need to feed an ever-growing population continues to expand, the School of Agricultural Sciences is poised to serve student interests and meet the needs of the agriculture, food and fiber industry today and in the future. The School of Agriculture offers bachelor of science, bachelor of applied science, masters, two-year certificate and minor programs.
Agriculture students have access to top-notch facilities. The Agricultural Learning Center (ALC) is a 29,000-square-foot facility that houses classrooms, laboratories, an exposition space and more. The ALC fosters connections and partnerships with local industries, giving students hands-on opportunities. Learn more about the school and all its facilities below.
“I feel like everyone in the ag department knows who I am, and they make me feel like I’m not just a number. I think they’ve definitely been impactful for where I am going and me staying in ag business because I wasn’t really sure if it was for me or what I wanted to do with it at first.”
Lexi Lyon
Agriculture Business
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Amy Hoyt grew up in rural Missouri on her family's century farm. Her deep-rooted ties to agriculture led her to Northwest where she majored in Agronomy. Chat with Amy and see what Northwest has to offer!
Expanded scholarship model with tiers up to $6,000 with merit scholarships. Once applied and admitted, eligible students are automatically awarded a merit-based scholarship based on their academic information.
Get in-state rates with the Bearcat Advantage. Receive an $8,392 scholarship with a 2.75 GPA or above.
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Membership in Agronomy Club is open to all students interested in crops and soils. The group sponsors speakers, field trips, and scholarships.
The association’s purpose is to advance the economic, educational political and social interests of the Missouri Cattle Industry.
Pre-Vet Club is dedicated to bringing future veterinary students together to help each other succeed in the future. The goal of this club is to get students a bit more prepared for Vet School.
