Iowa State University
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Mission Statement

The College of Agriculture's mission is to:

  • discover and share science-based knowledge for the development of socially beneficial, economically successful and environmentally sound systems for food and other renewable resources
  • engage communities for enhancing the quality of life
  • and prepare students to become future leaders in agriculture and society

Vision Statement

The College of Agriculture will enrich the lives of people in Iowa, the nation and the world through excellence in education, scholarship, service and leadership in food, agricultural, environmental and social sciences.

Download a copy of the College's Strategic Plan (200 PDF)