Strategic Positioning and Alignment
Visionary Plan
OSU Agriculture is boldly charting a transformative path forward, integrating cutting-edge research, innovative teaching and impactful Extension services to revolutionize agriculture and natural resources. With a strategic
focus on increasing productivity, expanding opportunities and innovating to satisfy evolving consumer demands, OSU Agriculture aims to empower students, farmers, ranchers and rural communities. By leveraging advancements in artificial intelligence, molecular breeding and digital agriculture, and fostering entrepreneurial mindsets, OSU Agriculture
is poised to lead in creating resilient food systems and enhancing human and environmental
health. This visionary plan positions OSU Agriculture as a global leader, ready to
tackle the challenges of tomorrow and drive economic growth and sustainability in
Oklahoma and beyond.
Charting a Path Forward
OSU Agriculture is a dynamic organization that integrates the three missions of teaching,
research and Extension. These are represented by the Ferguson College of Agriculture
and two state agencies: the Oklahoma Agricultural Experiment Station (OSU Ag Research)
and the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service (OSU Extension). OSU Agriculture includes
nine academic departments, two multidisciplinary academic programs, 16 field research
stations, more than 40 research facilities, two institutes, three centers and an OSU
Extension presence in all 77 Oklahoma counties. The college offers undergraduate majors
in 16 fields of study, 14 master's and 11 doctoral degrees. Fall 2024 enrollment includes
2,995 undergraduate and 423 graduate students. In 2024, OSU Agriculture employed more
than 900 FTEs, including 185 tenure-track faculty, 65 non-tenure-track faculty and
205 OSU Extension professionals.
