agriculture and society

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April 16, 2024

New name for major appeals to students, faculty

Agriculture and society major will become agricultural and rural policy studies beginning this fall. Read More

May 6, 2022

Agriculture and society alum advocates for those with disabilities

Kody Olson ('18 agriculture and society, global resources systems) leans on his Iowa State education and student government experience in his role as a policy advisor for the Minnesota Council on Disability. Read More

November 18, 2021

For alum Carolann Jensen, all roads lead to Iowa State

For agriculture and society alumna Carolann Jensen, Iowa State's state relations officer, there was never any doubt that Iowa State University was the place for her. Read More

April 28, 2020

Ag and society students celebrate International Women’s Day at Corteva

Agriculture and society students gained a deeper appreciation of women in agriculture at Corteva Agriscience in Johnston, Iowa, prior to spring break. Read More

April 9, 2020

Turning problems into possibilities

Iowa State University opened Nick Battles' eyes to the world of possibilities related to agriculture and society. Read More

January 28, 2020

Agriculture and society major shapes alum’s career path

Unsure which career path to choose, alum Michaela Hoffelmeyer found direction through the agriculture and society major. Read More

November 25, 2019

J. Arbuckle is co-author of study about conservation practices in the U.S. from 1982-2017

J. Arbuckle, professor of sociology, is co-author of a study titled, “Adoption of Agricultural Conservation Practices in the United States: Evidence from 35 Years of… Read More

September 27, 2019

Iowa State alum Molly Foley is impacting the ag industry in D.C.

Iowa State alum Molly Foley is using her PSA major (now agriculture and society) to impact U.S. trade negotiations. Read More

September 24, 2019