Institute of Applied Agriculture

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The University of Maryland's IAA offers hands-on, business-oriented education that prepares students to succeed in agricultural and natural resource focused careers. The Institute of Applied Agriculture (IAA) is a 60-credit, two-year academic certificate program in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Maryland, College Park. The IAA provides the entrepreneurial, te

chnical, leadership and communication skills you’ll need to work in and manage successful agricultural enterprises, including golf courses, food systems, sports fields, landscaping companies, and farm operations and markets, and nonprofits.

“Across office parks, campuses, and commercial properties, lawn mowers quietly trim grass with no one behind the wheel. ...
09/08/2026

“Across office parks, campuses, and commercial properties, lawn mowers quietly trim grass with no one behind the wheel. For University of Maryland alumnus Brandon Writt, these autonomous mowers are integral to his daily work, demonstrating how precision agriculture is transforming the landscape industry.” Learn more about “Roombas of the Yard” from ‘21 Ag Business IAA alumnus at go.umd.edu/roombas-yard.

Welcome to AY ‘26-27, IAA Terps! We loved seeing so many of you during FDOC and Pizza & Plants 🐢🍕🪴•••
09/01/2026

Welcome to AY ‘26-27, IAA Terps! We loved seeing so many of you during FDOC and Pizza & Plants 🐢🍕🪴
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Our annual IAA Internship Photo Contest is on! Vote for your favorite photo by liking, commenting, and sharing before Tu...
09/01/2026

Our annual IAA Internship Photo Contest is on! Vote for your favorite photo by liking, commenting, and sharing before Tuesday, September 8. The student photo with the most likes by 9 a.m. on the 8th will receive $100. Good luck!

The Maryland State Fair kicks off tomorrow; you won't want to miss it! 🎡 More information is available at marylandstatef...
08/26/2026

The Maryland State Fair kicks off tomorrow; you won't want to miss it! 🎡 More information is available at marylandstatefair.com/

New ideas are brewing!🍻 IAA advisors met at Lone Oak Farm Brewing Company to brainstorm some curriculum changes based on...
07/29/2026

New ideas are brewing!🍻 IAA advisors met at Lone Oak Farm Brewing Company to brainstorm some curriculum changes based on student and industry feedback. Additionally, one of the owners, Chris, graciously gave us a behind-the-scenes tour of Fallen Oak Distilling!

07/15/2026

We are so grateful for Jess Smith's dedication and contributions to the IAA throughout her time as a student. We can't wait to see all you accomplish as AGNR Student Council President and beyond! 🌟

The M Turns 50! Did you know? "While other campus flower beds switch up their blooms, the M stays “tried and true” with ...
07/08/2026

The M Turns 50! Did you know? "While other campus flower beds switch up their blooms, the M stays “tried and true” with its flower types, says R. Scott Rupert ’85, associate director of the arboretum and landscape services. A team fills the M with 900 bronze leaf red begonias in late spring, then yellow panolas, a viola-pansy hybrid, in late summer." Learn more below about this iconic M!

📣 Job Opportunity in Higher Ed at the University of Maryland! The Institute of Applied Agriculture is hiring a 9-month L...
06/29/2026

📣 Job Opportunity in Higher Ed at the University of Maryland! The Institute of Applied Agriculture is hiring a 9-month Lecturer in Oral Communication.

Are you passionate about helping students build strong communication skills? This role focuses on teaching INAG 110: Oral Communication, a core course that equips undergraduates with essential skills in public speaking, group communication, listening, and effective presentation.

📅 Best Consideration Date: August 1, 2026

This summer, seven University of Maryland students, including two IAA graduates, were immersed in the Villaggio Soldale ...
06/26/2026

This summer, seven University of Maryland students, including two IAA graduates, were immersed in the Villaggio Soldale community in Lurano, Italy, collaborating with residents and staff as part of the Solidarity Landscape Living Lab led by Dr. Deni Ruggeri, Marco Vanoli and IAA Lecturer Mary Christensen, MLA. During the workshop, they implemented and tested landscape designs developed together over years of participatory design, and refined during the Spring 2026 LARC471 Capstone Praxis Studio.

By building prototypes, sharing meals, bonding with the community, learning from local experts, and experiencing the landscape together, students discovered that meaningful participatory design is grounded in relationships, stewardship, and ongoing collaboration. The workshop offered more than hands-on experience, it demonstrated how landscapes can be shaped through solidarity, collective care, and community knowledge.

Consorzio Famiglie e Accoglienza, .vanoli, Renovapark_Pontirolo, Cooperativa Castel Cerreto, Scuola per lavorare nell’Agroalimentare | Castel Cerreto, Institute of Applied Ag, UMD ASLA Student Chapter

Last week we welcomed 5️⃣0️⃣ new Terps to the IAA family! New Student Orientation is always an exciting time. We wish al...
06/24/2026

Last week we welcomed 5️⃣0️⃣ new Terps to the IAA family! New Student Orientation is always an exciting time. We wish all these incoming students a fun and restful summer before we see them again on the first day of school!

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7998 Regents Drive
College Park, MD
20742

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