The College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS) at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities serves as a vital center addressing critical global challenges in food, agriculture, the environment, and natural resources. With roots tracing back to 1888, CFANS is a recognized leader in research, education, and outreach, dedicated to shaping a sustainable future. The college encompasses diverse departments specializing in areas from plant and animal sciences to applied economics and engineering. Students benefit from extensive opportunities including hands-on research, internships, and global experiences, preparing them for diverse careers. CFANS extends its impact through a robust Extension program, sharing research-based knowledge across Minnesota, and engages globally through international collaborations, all while fostering a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
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The University of Minnesota (formally the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities) is a public land-grant research university in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States. The Twin Cities campus comprises locations in Minneapolis and Falcon Heights, a suburb of St. Paul, approximately 3 mi (4.8 km) apart. The Twin Cities campus is the oldest and largest in the University of Minnesota system and has the ninth-largest main campus student body in the United States, with 52,376 students at the start of the 202122 academic year. It is the flagship institution of the University of Minnesota System, and is organized into 19 colleges, schools, and other major academic units.
