OKState Animal & Food Sciences

OKState Animal & Food Sciences Our department is home to both animal science and food science majors at Oklahoma State University. Learn more at afs.okstate.edu.

The Oklahoma State University Department of Animal and Food Sciences offers two majors (animal science and food science). It is one of the largest department on campus with more than 1,000 undergraduate students, but with a small town feel, a caring attitude and a commitment to every student.

Dr. Jerry Fitch will retire June 10th after more than 38 years of service to the Department of Animal and Food Sciences....
06/01/2026

Dr. Jerry Fitch will retire June 10th after more than 38 years of service to the Department of Animal and Food Sciences. We welcome you to join us in recognizing Dr. Fitch's career and help us celebrate this well-deserved new chapter.

Retirement celebration will be held at noon on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Totusek Arena. Please use the following link to RSVP: https://okstatecasnr.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3fmZ8G1wVOvTBfU

Congratulations to our graduates! We are proud of you and wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors. 🧡👏
05/07/2026

Congratulations to our graduates! We are proud of you and wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors. 🧡👏

05/01/2026
OSU Extension is hosting a workshop in El Reno on April 29th that will cover topics related to poultry health, small flo...
04/15/2026

OSU Extension is hosting a workshop in El Reno on April 29th that will cover topics related to poultry health, small flock biosecurity, parasites, small business and Egg/Meat Sales. Registration is $30 which includes lunch. Click the link for more info and to register: https://secure.touchnet.com/C20271.../web/store_cat.jsp...

04/02/2026

Congratulations to Reese Bassano, OKState Animal & Food Sciences major who was awarded a 2026 Senior of Distinction. Reese provides administrative support in the AFS Department.

Congratulations to Drs. Adel Pezeshki and Morgan Pfeiffer, both professors in OKState Animal & Food Sciences. They were ...
04/02/2026

Congratulations to Drs. Adel Pezeshki and Morgan Pfeiffer, both professors in OKState Animal & Food Sciences. They were recognized at the Oklahoma State Ferguson College of Agriculture Scholarship and Awards Banquet. Adel received the Excellence in Graduate Advising and Mentoring Award, and Morgan received the Early Career Excellence in Teaching Award.

📸: Courtesy of Oklahoma State Agriculture

Congratulations to Oklahoma State AFS graduate student, Bailey Tomson, who recently won the research poster contest at t...
03/31/2026

Congratulations to Oklahoma State AFS graduate student, Bailey Tomson, who recently won the research poster contest at the Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) last weekend. She received a prize of $5,000. The TSCRA invited graduate students to present their research at the 2026 Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo. Students had the opportunity to present their research to industry leaders and TSCRA members and affiliates. The title of her research poster was Residual Average Daily Gain Improves Efficiency Without Increasing Cow Size in Heifers Developed on a Strict Forage Diet.

Consider donating!We’re excited to launch the OSU Forage Bowl Team, a brand new opportunity for students in the Ferguson...
03/26/2026

Consider donating!
We’re excited to launch the OSU Forage Bowl Team, a brand new opportunity for students in the Ferguson College of Agriculture! 🌱🐄
This team brings together students from multiple departments to compete nationally in forage identification, grazing management, and livestock systems.
We’ve started a PhilanthroPete fund to help get this team off the ground. Every gift makes a difference, whether it’s $25 or $250, and goes directly toward helping students compete and represent OSU on the national stage.
👉 Support the team by clicking the link below
Help us grow something great at Oklahoma State! 🌾

Link:
https://philanthropete.osugiving.com/project/49350?clid=mZ9b23S5WioI88RHiYIoVN&utm_campaign=site_share&utm_medium=plain&utm_source=scalefunder

03/10/2026
The Oklahoma State University Animal Science Alumni Association is seeking an Executive Director to provide strategic le...
03/03/2026

The Oklahoma State University Animal Science Alumni Association is seeking an Executive Director to provide strategic leadership and operational management for the organization.

This independent contractor position (July 1 – June 30, renewable at the discretion of the Board) reports directly to the ASAA Board of Directors and serves as the primary liaison between alumni, the Department of Animal & Food Sciences, faculty, students, and partners.

The Executive Director will lead alumni engagement, membership growth, fundraising initiatives, event management, governance, strategic planning, communications, and fiscal oversight. Key responsibilities include planning the annual Cowboy Tailgate and Holiday Auction & Gala Reunion, securing sponsorships and auction items, coordinating quarterly board meetings, and overseeing marketing and communication efforts.

Qualified applicants should have a background in Animal & Food Sciences or a related field, with experience in nonprofit leadership, alumni relations, event planning, fundraising, and board governance preferred. Strong communication skills, organizational ability, financial oversight experience, and comfort with digital tools and marketing design are essential.

Interested applicants should submit:
• Resume detailing relevant experience
• Cover letter addressing qualifications and leadership approach
• Contact information for two professional references

Please email materials or direct questions to: [email protected]

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310 N. Monroe
Stillwater, OK
74078

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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