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College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences

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September 2, 2019

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Agricultural Business

Agricultural Communication

Agricultural and Environmental Plant Sciences

Agricultural Science

Agricultural Systems Management

Animal Science

Bioresource and Agricultural Engineering

Dairy Science

Environmental Earth and Soil Sciences

Environmental Management and Protection

Food Science

Forest and Fire Sciences

Nutrition

Recreation, Parks and Tourism Administration

Wine and Viticulture

College Intro

College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences

Recognized as a global leader in undergraduate agricultural education.

The College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences (CAFES) offers degrees in sustainable agriculture, food systems, and the environmental and life sciences. We bring learning into the field, the farm and the forest in order to meet the diverse agricultural and environmental needs of California and our global society.

Below is an overview of the college, its majors and opportunities. You can also visit the CAFES website.

College Website

College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences Website

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Learn by Doing

With access to living laboratories including ranch lands, orchards, vineyards and forests, we offer many opportunities for real-world learning while earning a degree. From managing forests across California to protecting communities at risk of wildfire to creating sustainable food systems, students gain the experience and knowledge to ensure they will be ready to make a difference in their professional lives on day one.

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Monitor Crops from the Sky

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Work with a drone to take aerial photos to measure various factors of crop health and analyze how they grow over time.

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Produce Your Own Wine

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The new JUSTIN and J. LOHR Center for Wine and Viticulture will give students access to all aspects of winemaking.

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Help Birth a Foal

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Care for and handle a pregnant mare and her foal throughout the process at the Oppenheimer Family Equine Center.

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Career Opportunities

Gallo Vineyard

Our graduates are highly sought after by a broad cross-section of employers including Apple, Gallo, J.G. Boswell, the Wonderful Company and many more, as well as prestigious graduate programs across the country. Regardless, of what one decides to do after graduation, the education they receive will prepares them to make a difference on Day One.

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Faculty

Michael Bush, the Director of the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, planting a tree with students

Our faculty are well-connected with – and in many instances come from – many of the top companies in agriculture, food and other related industries. This real-world expertise creates a collaborative environment where students and faculty work together to solve tomorrow's problems, today.

View CAFES Faculty and Staff

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Colleges / Divisions

College of Agriculture, Food, and Environmental Sciences

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