Equine Science, BS
Ride, care for, and work with horses as you learn how to create a successful career in the equine industry.
Agricultural Education, BS
You'll have the opportunity to shape the future of agriculture and inspire the next generation.
Natural Resources, BS
The phrase "in the field" takes a whole new meaning when nature is your science lab.
Agricultural Systems Management, BS
The agriculture industry needs talented people with a wide range of skills. We'll help you get there.
Agronomy, BS
Advances in crop production and seed science help us feed the world. As a graduate you'll be in high demand.
Golf and Turf Management, BS
From golf course to the commercial turf care industry you'll make sure the grass is always greener.
Animal Science, BS
Whether your goals lie in livestock production or veterinary school, we'll help you prepare.
Agricultural Business, BS
You might be surprised at all the options you'll have, regionally and globally, with a career in ag business.
Horticulture, BS
You'll actually want to get your hands dirty as you learn to work with plants and grow a career in this green industry.

Agriculture and Natural Resources Department

As we continue into the 21st century, there’s an increasing need to ensure the integrity of our food supply, to maintain the health of our environment, and to strengthen our agricultural economy. At the University of Minnesota Crookston you can become a leader in the areas of agriculture and natural resources as you learn to balance environmental sustainability with the use of emerging technologies to enhance production. Explore our experiential-based programs and find out where you can make a difference.

Departmental Quick Facts (PDF)

Agriculture and Natural Resources Department

University of Minnesota Crookston
100-B University Teaching and Outreach Center
2900 University Ave
Crookston, MN, 56716

1-800-UMC-MINN (862-6466)
(218) 281-8101
Fax: (218) 281-8694

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Anthony Kern

Unit Head-MST & Ag-NatR/Prof

109-AHill Hall

(218) 281-8360

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Kristina Walker

Associate Professor

Department Chair

205Hill Hall

(218) 281-8116

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Leah Stroot

Executive Ofc and Admin Spec

100-BUniversity Teaching and Outreach Center

(218) 281-8101

Department Majors

Department Minors

Department Certificate & Program Options

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Awards and Scholarships Given to Ag & Natural Resources Students

Natural Resources Student Awards & Scholarships

Horse Donation Program

To learn more about our Horse Donation Program, please visit our Equine Science page and click on the "Horse Donation Program" accordion.

Department Faculty & Staff

Phil Baird Associate Professor 206 Owen Hall (218) 281-8130 pbaird@crk.umn.edu M.S.	Laura Bell Lab Services Coordinator 210-A Owen Hall (218) 281-8131 lbell@crk.umn.edu	Eric Castle Associate Professor 219-B Owen Hall (218) 281-8119 castl047@crk.umn.edu	Brenda Chaplinski Lecturer 209-A Hill Hall (218) 281-8140 mill3707@crk.umn.edu
Amanda Clary Lab Services Coordinator clary023@crk.umn.edu	Christy Doyea Farm Animal Attendant (218) 281-8126 cdoyea@crk.umn.edu	Timothy Driscoll Teaching Specialist 255 Owen Hall (218) 281-8393 tgdrisco@crk.umn.edu	Amber Edblom Lab Services Coordinator 124-A University Teaching and Outreach Center (218) 281-8105 edblo012@crk.umn.edu
Terrill Giannonatti-Bradford Instructor 121 University Teaching and Outreach Center (218) 281-8108 tbradfor@crk.umn.edu M.M.	Mandy Gudvangen Farm Animal Attendant 100-F University Teaching and Outreach Center (218) 281-8106 langl027@crk.umn.edu	Theresa Helgeson Lab Services Coordinator 1 Production Horticulture Facility (218) 281-8120 helg0145@crk.umn.edu	Paul Holland Assistant Professor (218) 281-8125 hollandp@crk.umn.edu
Steven Howey Lab Services Coordinator 262 Owen Hall (218) 281-8124 howey005@crk.umn.edu	Sarah Kazmierczak Teaching Specialist 211 Hill Hall (218) 281-8109 skazmier@crk.umn.edu	Charles Lariviere Instructor 209-B Hill Hall (218) 281-8175 clarivie@crk.umn.edu	Leslie Lekatz Assistant Professor 100-H University Teaching and Outreach Center (218) 281-8115 lalekatz@crk.umn.edu Ph.D.
John Loegering Professor 204 Owen Hall (218) 281-8132 jloegeri@crk.umn.edu Ph.D.	Harouna Maiga Professor 100-C University Teaching and Outreach Center (218) 281-8107 hmaiga@crk.umn.edu Ph.D.	Nicky Overgaard Instructor 100-A University Teaching and Outreach Center (218) 281-8127 novergaa@crk.umn.edu M.M.	Rob Proulx Lecturer 101-A Owen Hall (218) 281-8136 prou0041@crk.umn.edu
Morgan Pyles Lecturer 100G (218) 281-8103 pyles024@crk.umn.edu	Margaretha Rudstrom Lecturer 207 Hill Hall (218) 281-8138 rudstrmv@crk.umn.edu	David Seyfried Senior Lecturer 221 Selvig Hall (218) 281-8370 seyfried@umn.edu Ph.D.	Matthew Simmons Associate Professor 202 Owen Hall (218) 281-8141 msimmons@crk.umn.edu Ph.D.
Leah Stroot Executive Ofc and Admin Spec 100-B University Teaching and Outreach Center (218) 281-8101 stroot@crk.umn.edu	Kristina Walker Associate Professor, Department Chair 205 Hill Hall (218) 281-8116 kswalker@crk.umn.edu Ph.D.	Lyle Westrom Professor (retired), Professor Emeritus 105 Hill Hall (218) 281-8110 lwestrom@crk.umn.edu Ph.D.

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Department News

Alumni Feature: Jonathon Holland

October 1, 2020

MAPS Station captures, bands breeding birds

July 25, 2019

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