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Mission Our mission is to discover and share information and genetic materials that increase the efficiency, reliability, and profitability of crop production and utilization within Minnesota and around the world. We promote environmentally-sound practices that preserve the natural resource base upon which agriculture depends. There are currently six principal programs within the Department:
Values Our educational programs receive our highest priority and serve as the base from which our other programs are directed. Our research is designed to support our educational programs (both teaching and extension). We give highest priority to educational needs when hiring new faculty. We care about, support and develop our personnel. We strive to supply ample resources for a smaller faculty rather than accept inadequate resources for a larger faculty. We value the opinion of every member of the department when making decisions. We are sensitive to individual needs and interests at work and beyond. We devote time, effort and money to strengthening our human resource base. We maintain a clean, attractive, comfortable and safe work place with up-to-date equipment and facilities. We promote cooperation at all levels of our university and profession. We contribute personnel and resources to interdepartmental centers and working groups. We encourage service in professional societies, and on regional, national and international projects, as well as in setting national agricultural policy. We are timely and assertive on new issues arising from within our profession that impact society. Issues which we plan to emphasize during the next five years include [not in priority order]:
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