Across the SEC and the country, Auburn graduates are overseeing some of the biggest and most scenic college campuses. But it takes more than a green thumb to keep these iconic places inviting for students, staff and thousands of annual visitors.
College of Agriculture
Pondering Their Future
Harry Ponder ’70 retired from Auburn in 2017, but his legacy lives on. Three of his landscape horticulture students—Justin Sutton ’05, Kim Byram ’94 and Jeff McManus ’88—cite his leadership and passion as big influences.
Christmas Tree Triumph
Sam, Jim and Agnes Cartner grow Christmas trees so good they’re putting one in the White House in 2024.
Artificial Intelligence and Auburn University
The future of machine learning is less about robots becoming sentient and more about helping humanity grow better crops or deliver a hotter latte. Auburn researchers are at the forefront of showing how AI will integrate into our everyday lives, one line of code at a time.
Poultry In Motion
The Miller Center’s “farm to fork” approach to poultry science breeds innovation in Alabama and around the world.
Food University
Addressing hidden student hunger at Auburn.
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More College of Agriculture Stories
Watching What You Eat
From regulations to recalls, Arma N. White ’04 monitors the nation’s health.
Transformation Garden
Transformation Garden creates learning, research and outreach opportunities.
Where Kudzu and Country Music Grow – Dustin Herring ’08
A rising country star remembers his “farmer’s boy” roots.
Improved Shell Life
Oyster expert Bill Walton builds a better bivalve mollusk.
The Mark of Vorovoro
The College of Human Science’s Sustainability in Action trip leaves a mark on you.