Mission Statement

The mission of the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences is to improve the understanding and management of plant and soil systems that are the foundation for food and fiber production, environmental quality, and community well-being. We educate students regarding stewardship of these systems, preparing them for fulfilling private- and publicsector employment; we discover answers to complex problems that threaten sustainable land use through science-based research; and we communicate our findings through scholarly publications and relevant outreach programs.