Welcome to the School of Food & Agriculture
The School of Food and Agriculture is a dynamic learning community and a state-wide resource. Our School offers B.S. degrees in animal and veterinary sciences, environmental horticulture, food science and human nutrition, and sustainable agriculture. We also offer, and participate in, a range of graduate programs at the certificate, M.S. and Ph.D. levels.
Our faculty work locally, nationally, and world-wide from Maine to Europe to South America to Asia. Our students come from our state and from across the globe. Our research and academic programs focus on the sustainable production of plants and animals, on nutritious diets that promote human health and well-being, and on safety and production issues important to food and agriculturally-related businesses.
Reflecting the land grant mission, our programs support Maine’s agricultural community and strengthen Maine’s economy, while promoting human, animal and plant health, and ecosystem sustainability. It is an exciting time to be involved in food and agriculture issues! Explore our website and visit our campus. You will meet friendly, approachable, and interesting faculty and staff eager to answer your questions and get to know you.
SFA NewsBites
News and Announcements
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Vermont Business Magazine highlights home food production research
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BDN reports on effort to develop climate change resistant potato
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Science Friday features UMaine researchers in wild blueberry program
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UMaine, UVM researchers find increase in homegrown food during pandemic in Maine, Vermont
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Pen Bay Pilot advances Maine Farm to School Institute project
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McNamara, partners creating new Farm to School Institute for Maine
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BDN highlights UMaine-led effort to open Maine Farm to School Institute
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‘The Maine Question’ asks how ticks threaten Maine moose
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Media promote new dairy specialist at UMaine Extension
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The County reports on UMaine chefs teaching Houlton students how to cook with local foods