Agriculture

More than 150 years of ag experience

Colorado State University has supported agriculturists for more than a century. Whether you’re farming on small acreage or involved in large-scale agricultural operations, CSU can provide the research-backed information and continuing education you need to be successful.

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Explore Agriculture

Find a program, course or resource

From soil health to pest management to specialty crops, CSU offers a wide range of resources and information to help you solve problems and find solutions.

Agriculture Business Management
Assessments (Irrigation)
Building Farmers & Ranchers
Central Colorado Foodshed Partnership
Crop Management
Developing Individuals, Growing Stewards (DIGS) Curriculum
Food Systems
Insects & Pest Management
Livestock & Animals
Pasture Management
Predators
Rangeland & Range Management
Residential
Small Acreage Management
Soil Testing
Specialty Crops
Trees & Woodlands
Viticulture
Water
Weeds
Wildlife
Windbreaks & Living Snow Fences

Featured Programs

  • An aerial view of farmland during harvest season, showcasing two tractors and a grain harvester collecting crops from golden fields.
    Travis Taylor and another Extension agent in various rural locations in Burlington Colorado

    Online Program

    Agricultural Business Bachelor’s

    Gain the multidisciplinary skills to succeed in agricultural business. Learn the whole business cycle, from production to pricing to policy.

  • A group of cattle in a dusty pen, with one cow standing at the forefront looking directly at the camera.
    Research being conducted at the Colorado State University Agricultural Research, Development and Education Center, July 27, 2016.

    Online Program

    Agricultural Sciences Master’s

    Learn the business of agriculture with a focus on sustainability and resource management. Study animal science, range science, business, ecology, and more.

  • Two people discuss agribusiness near a field of crops.
    The sun rises of Rifle Colorado, home of the Garfield County Fair, July 27, 2021

    In-Person Program

    Agribusiness Master’s

    Drive innovation and development of new enterprises in today’s agricultural and food industries. Learn strategic thinking as you solve problems with industry experts.

  • Pesticides being sprayed on greenhouse crops.
    The Colorado State Fair, August 27, 2022

    Online Program

    Bioagricultural Sciences Master’s

    Join the only internship-based M.S. in the United States that provides training on all biotic stresses faced in food production, including entomology, plant pathology, and weed science.

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Food systems

Our complex food systems form the connections between natural resources, the agricultural and food industry, and the consumers and communities they serve. Research, education, and extension all help bridge gaps between producers, supply chains, and consumers. At CSU, we continue to invest in finding ways to support, grow, and sustain our food systems.

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CSU alum Ralph Towel standing adjacent to a field of greenery.

I’ve been able to apply the tools I learned online with CSU directly to my job. I can actually tie the results of studies directly back to actionable data and decision-making at our farms.

Ralph Towell
Csu alumnus

Featured Resources

CSU offers a wide range of educational and informational resources to help Coloradans working in agriculture. We’ve been researching agricultural science for more than 150 years!

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    Colorado Environmental Pesticide Education Program (CEPEP)

    Offers comprehensive support for online learners, including academic advising, technical assistance, library access, and career services, ensuring students have everything they need to succeed in their studies remotely.

  • An aerial view of the Colorado River and Orchard Mesa from above Palisade, Colorado.

    Buying rural property in Colorado

    Purchasing a small acreage or farmland is a major investment. There are many factors to consider besides price, including: location, zoning, suitability for planned use, construction, maintenance, etc.

  • A close-up of rainwater pouring from the corner of an old rusted metal roof gutter, with blurred background of a tin-roofed building.

    Rainwater collection in Colorado

    Colorado homeowners are allowed to use a maximum of two rain barrels (with a combined storage of 110 gallons or less) to collect rainwater. Collected rainwater may be used to irrigate outdoor lawns, plants, or gardens.

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