Welcome to the Plant Sciences Department
Our department prepares students for careers in agriculture, natural resources, environmental and life sciences, and advanced graduate studies in the plant sciences. Nearly all of these jobs are challenging, rewarding, family-friendly, and never routine. Our courses cover a wide array of plant-related topics: agronomy, crops (fruits, grains, vegetables), plant diseases, food production, forages, greenhouse environments, ornamental horticulture, invasive species, organic production, plant physiology, water, and weeds. As a student, you and your advisor will select courses that match your career interests. It is an interdisciplinary and highly practical degree program designed to prepare students for "real world" situations.
Helpful Resources
Master Gardener
UW's Master Gardener Program connects people across the state of Wyoming with horticulture training, volunteer service opportunities, and resources to assist with creating healthy gardens and landscapes.
Get InvolvedACRES Student Farm
ACRES Student Farm is a student-run vegetable farm that uses sustainable growing practices to support local agriculture. ACRES provides educational and research opportunities for the UW and Laramie communities.
Farm Meets Function
Farm Meets Function is a multimedia project that shares the stories and perspectives of Wyoming agricultural producers, exploring how they manage their land and businesses while balancing environmental, economic, and community needs.
WY Gardener Resources
Take a look at the many yard and garden resources provided by the University of Wyoming's Extension Office!
Pesticide Applicators
The University of Wyoming Extension Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) provides pesticide safety education to Wyoming residents and helps individuals, businesses, and agency personnel meet pesticide applicator licensing requirements.
Plant Diagnostic Clinic
The University of Wyoming Extension Plant Diagnostic Clinic provides free disease identification and recommendations for growers, landscapers, homeowners, and Extension professionals.
Plant Sciences Faculty & Staff
The Department of Plant Sciences brings together passionate faculty and researchers with expertise spanning agronomy, agroecology, horticulture, plant pathology, plant breeding, weed management, and more. Their work addresses real-world challenges facing Wyoming agriculture and natural ecosystems, from improving crop productivity and sustainability to managing invasive species and protecting plant health. Through research, teaching, and Extension, faculty connect science with practical solutions that benefit producers, students, and communities across Wyoming.
The University of Wyoming has earned its Research Level 1 (R1) status from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, placing Wyoming's only four-year university with the top research universities in the United States.