Agriculture thrives when knowledge, experience, and innovation come together. Our work focuses on building strong connections across education, research, and industry.
We bring students, universities, industry partners, and researchers into a coordinated network where learning leads to opportunity and ideas turn into real-world solutions.
Through collaboration, we help students prepare for meaningful careers while supporting institutions as they strengthen and expand agricultural programs.
Each year, nearly 60,000 food and agriculture jobs are available nationwide—yet only about 30,000 students graduate with degrees in related fields.
The 1890 Center of Excellence works to help close this gap by aligning professional development opportunities/programming with workforce demand, strengthening career preparation, and supporting talent development that meets the evolving needs of agriculture and related industries.
and applied learning through cooperative projects, shared expertise, and hands-on initiatives.
research support, and advanced facilities that enhance agricultural education and outcomes.
of students, faculty, researchers, and industry professionals working toward shared goals in agricultural advancement.
through internships, mentorship opportunities, experiential learning, and job-aligned training.
of students, faculty, researchers, and industry professionals working toward shared goals in agricultural advancement.
and applied learning through cooperative projects, shared expertise, and hands-on initiatives.
through internships, mentorship opportunities, experiential learning, and job-aligned training.
research support, and advanced facilities that enhance agricultural education and outcomes.
At the 1890 Center of Excellence, progress is driven by collaboration between education, industry, and community partners.
Together, we are cultivating a stronger future for agriculture – one built on preparation, innovation, and opportunity.
