Stockie Robert Mann received the Beacon Award for his promotion of sustainability in professional landscaping. UMass Extension Professor Nicole Bell lauded landscapers for protecting pollinator habitats in their daily work.
Vermont teens explored careers in agriculture with a tour of the UMass Student Farm that included organic vegetable production, a pick-your-own field of flowers for CSA members, and ethical raising of poultry and other farm animals.
In his 30's before earning his degrees in Horticultural Science, Stockie Ben Robbins '16 tells older students and career shifters "It's never too late to explore your passions and find a career that satisfies you.”
The values learned in our Sustainable Food & Farming program have taken root at Abundance Farm in Northampton, under Farm Manager, and Stockie Alum, Nat Ross '22. "Everyone is welcome here," explains Ross...
In a new video, Nick Pappas (Turfgrass Management AS ’10; Plant & Soil Sciences ’12) explains his job as NFL Field Director. Nick's team oversees the growth and installation of the turfgrass playing field for the Superbowl competition.
Superintendent Jennings was honored for his agronomic excellence and leadership after he and his team prepared the historic Shinnecock Hills Golf Club to host the 2026 U.S. Open Championship.
UMass Amherst continues undefeated as the #1 university for agricultural sciences in the US, and as the only US school in the global top ten agricultural sciences universities, as ranked by U.S. News & World Report.
“For over 100 years, these two-year programs have played key roles in preparing generations of students to enter our state’s farming and green industry sectors.” said Mike Fox, Dean of the College of Natural Sciences.
Floral Design students got real-world experience making a sustainably grown arrangement for display at the Springfield Museums’ Festival of Flowers. They networked with over 50 professional florists from across the region.
