Delivering ON OUR MIssion
The College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences fosters teaching, scholarship and service in a Learn by Doing environment where students, faculty and staff are partners in discovery.
Our Purpose
Provide a dynamic learning environment leading to meaningful contributions to society.
Core Values
Learn by Doing
Demonstrated by experiential, learner-centered and multidisciplinary education
Excellence
Demonstrated by achievement and integrity in scholarship, innovation, leadership and service
Knowledge
Demonstrated by the creative pursuit of theoretical and applied expertise relevant to society’s needs
Student Success
Demonstrated by students who are prepared, confident and equipped to pursue their full potential
Our Strategic Plan
Dean Brian Horgan, who joined the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences in July 2025, is entering his second year of leadership. After dedicating his first year to listening, learning, building relationships and gaining a deep understanding of the college’s people, programs, strengths and opportunities, we are now well-positioned to embark on a collaborative strategic visioning process. This effort will establish a shared direction for college, align priorities throughout and identify transformative opportunities that build on Cal Poly’s distinctive Learn by Doing mission.