Meet our people
CALS has faculty and staff located in 42 of Idaho’s 44 counties and on the reservations of three federally-recognized tribes. Wherever you are in Idaho, we have local experts ready to help you.
College of
Agricultural and Life Sciences
Ranked #13 in the nation for Best College of Agricultural Sciences
Learn to address the world’s most critical challenges in order to create and sustain an abundant food and energy supply, a healthy environment and successful families and communities.
At CALS, you’ll tackle real-world challenges in health, agriculture and the environment, and improve the health and welfare of people. Join a supportive academic family, gain in-depth experience at research locations working ranches and dairies across the state and make an impact on Idaho and the world. Explore CALS degrees or learn more about research and Extension centers like the Nancy M. Cummings Research, Extension and Education Center, the Center for Agriculture, Food and the Environment or Rinker Rock Creek Ranch.
Learn by doing
If you are passionate about feeding our world, developing and educating our future leaders or stewarding our natural resources, then CALS is the place for you. In CALS you will learn by doing, with hands-on opportunities at every stage of your journey.
Find your passion
Choose from 47 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, ranging from animal science to child development.
Explore degreesExtending knowledge. Growing connections.
From research that improves the health and welfare of people, animals and Idaho's communities to alumni shaping our future and soil education that serves the nation, CALS is shaping our land-grant mission.
News and events
Learn more about CALS research, UI Extension and events taking place across the state.Â
Twelve Soil Orders
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