We Sustain Life
The journey to your future starts here with us.
Cultivating leaders to grow Ohio’s future
Whether you want to improve your community, help solve climate challenges or advance global food systems, the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences is where your purpose takes root. Become a change-maker through science and hands-on learning that delivers real-world results.
- 96% of grads are employed or enrolled in grad or professional school within 6 months of graduation
- $4M in scholarships awarded annually
- 2.5M Ohioans served yearly by Ohio State University Extension
Rooted in Ohio. Reaching for the world.
From our land-grant mission to our global partnerships, CFAES is where innovation begins at home and grows across borders. Our students are leading change in every Ohio county and making an impact across the globe.
Discover how we serve local and global communities
Start your journey
Learn in the classroom, lab and field with dedicated faculty and immersive experiences that prepare you to lead in life.
Grow as a leader
Lead a student org, mentor your peers or join a learning community. At CFAES, your leadership starts here and lasts a lifetime.
Advance innovation
Collaborate with world-class researchers tackling urgent issues like food security, soil health and sustainable tech. Make discoveries that move the world forward.
Learn from leaders. Work on what matters.
At CFAES, your education is powered by world-class research and inspired by faculty experts committed to solving today’s most urgent challenges. You won’t just learn about problems — you’ll be part of the solution.
Find your path