Together We Grow: Celebrating 250 Years of American Agriculture

Public and land-grant universities across the nation champion agriculture every day through their research, education, and Extension.

This National Ag Week, we celebrate 250 years of American agricultural innovation and express our gratitude for the farmers, ranchers, and producers who feed, fuel, and clothe our nation.

For more than 160 years, America’s land‑grant universities have driven this legacy forward, creating the nationwide framework that supports agricultural teaching, research, and Extension today.

Working collectively, these universities increase U.S. farmers and ranchers’ profitability; expand markets for U.S. agricultural products; protect agriculture from invasive species, restore land productivity; and improve human health. By integrating its research, education, and Extension missions, land-grant institutions fuel innovation, develop a highly skilled workforce, and deliver practical and cost-effective solutions to communities nationwide.

Together, they are a transformative catalyst for resilience, progress, and a more prosperous future.