College of Agricultural and Life Sciences – University of Wisconsin-Madison

Learn about life

CALS students explore the living world through practical, hands-on learning.

Practical solutions that improve our world

We are at the center of issues that affect our lives and the future of our planet.

Acting globally

We are respected around the world for our expertise.

Stay connected

A tradition of sharing and giving is at the core of CALS continuing success.

In the lab.
In the field.
By your side.

We produce knowledge that generates social benefits for the communities we work with.

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Landscape Architecture

Landscape architects are involved in a wide variety of projects, from the design of large multi-unit housing developments to the restoration and management of natural ecosystems.

Biological Systems Engineering

Biological systems engineers design, manage, and develop systems and equipment that produce, package, process and distribute the world’s food and fiber supplies.

Nutritional Sciences

Nutrition is a science where biology, chemistry and sociology meet. Students learn about and study metabolic pathways for nutrients, therapies for disease and food habits and customs.

Members of the horticulture department work to study and improve a diversity of crops and plants, encompassing fruits, vegetables and ornamental crops (such as floral, turf, woody and herbaceous plants).

Plant pathology

Plant pathology involves the study of plants and their pathogens at the genetic, biochemical, physiological, cellular, population and community levels. Research runs from fundamental biology to applied agricultural sciences.