cultivated in california
From California fields to global solutions.
One of the nation’s most prestigious undergraduate agriculture programs, the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences is where science meets soil and innovation meets impact. With access to state-of-the-art labs, working ranches, orchards, vineyards and forests, our students are active participants in their education while preparing to help feed the world sustainably.
built to LEAD
Turning learning into leadership.
Since 1901, we have been shaping leaders who are ready to take on some of the world's biggest challenges — from food insecurity to sustainability and climate resilience. At Cal Poly, Learn by Doing isn't just a motto; it's the way you'll prepare for a career that makes a difference.
Academic Departments and Degree Programs
Majors
- Agricultural Business
- Agricultural Communication
- 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
- Marine Transportation
- Nutrition
- Plant Sciences
- Recreation, Parks and Tourism Administration (Changing to Event Management in Fall 2026)
- Wine and Viticulture
FROM aNimal Science TO MARINE TRANSPORTATION
Here, learning goes beyond the classroom. With access to nearly 6,000 acres of farmland, ranches, vineyards, research facilities, a fleet of maritime vessels and the Training Ship Golden Bear, students gain real-world experience in their area of study.
