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The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is the largest of its kind in the U.S. with 400 faculty members, including winners of prestigious awards like the Nobel, Wolf and World Food Prizes. It provides students with hands-on involvement in developing solutions to today's issues like bioenergy, environmental sustainability, international food security, and youth development.

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AgriLife Extension's online Bookstore offers educational information and resources related to our many areas of expertise and programming; from agriculture, horticulture, and natural resources to nutrition, wellness for families and youth, and much more.