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Ferguson College of Agriculture

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The Department of Agricultural Education, Communications and Leadership is dedicated to developing students into well-rounded agricultural professionals, educators, communicators and leaders.

Our faculty and staff work closely with students inside and outside of the classroom to create a family atmosphere to help you feel this is a place you can call home. Stop and stay awhile to see for yourself!

Our Majors

Agricultural Education

It's never been more important to understand how agriculture and natural resources impact our lives through the quality and abundance of our food supply, personal health, the environment, our economy and national security. The agricultural education major at OSU empowers you to become one of our future teachers, giving you the potential to build a network of strong professionals at the local, state and national levels.

Agricultural Communications

Today’s fast-paced, consumer-driven society requires accurate, timely communication between agricultural leaders and the public. By choosing a degree in agricultural communications, you will study in one of the nation’s best programs and learn from award-winning faculty members with industry experience who are devoted to students and their successes.

Agricultural Leadership

The power to motivate people is essential to any organization. As an agricultural leadership student, you will graduate with a solid foundation in leadership as it relates to effectively working with people and teams from diverse backgrounds and experiences. You can take advantage of the major’s flexibility to customize your coursework according to your career interests.

Two students at graduation holding the new Cowboy Journal, showing off the cover

The award-winning Cowboy Journal

What do you get when you mix hands-on magazine production with talented agricultural communications students? The award-winning Cowboy Journal magazine!
The entire Cowboy Journal - writing, editing, layout, design, photography, ad sales and everything in between - is produced by ag comm students in a senior capstone course.

News and Announcements

Pest Control Isn’t Just for the Garden

July 26, 2026

Protect your home from pantry pests, ants, and cockroaches with practical prevention and control tips. Learn safe food storage, sanitation practices, and effective household pest management from OSU Extension.

2026 Zoetis Teaching Awards

July 21, 2026

Biddick, Scimeca earn 2026 Zoetis Teaching Awards

Summer Crop Pests, Oklahoma Gold Program and Feeding Horses

July 16, 2026

This week on SUNUP: Watch SUNUP as OSU Extension experts discuss sorghum headworm scouting, drought conditions, cattle markets, horse feeding and summer crop updates.