About the College of Agricultural and Food Sciences

:About The college

The Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Food was founded by King Faisal University in 1395 H-75 and was one of the four colleges where King Faisal University opened its doors. This was one of the first colleges to be established at the time of the establishment of the university, where actual college studies began in autumn 1395H for students and autumn 1398H for female students.

:Vision

 A leading college locally and regionally in enriching agricultural knowledge and building human capabilities, supporting the achievement of food security and environmental sustainability 

:mission

1.    Responsible citizenship   
2. Integration based on multidisciplinarity
   
3. Innovation in establishing, producing and applying knowledge
   
4. Respect for ideas, opinions and diversity
   
5. Justice that enhances transparency and belonging
   
6. Empowerment of expertise and capabilities
   
7. Mastery in performance
   
8. Commitment towards partners
   

 strategic goals

1. Developing educational programs in the field of agricultural sciences that are cognitively distinct and academically accredited.
2. Preparing scientifically and professionally qualified human capabilities that meet the functional needs of the agricultural sector.
   

3. Completing scientific research supporting the dissemination of knowledge in the agricultural field.

4. Developing partnerships and activating agreements with agricultural sector institutions.
5. Business development and diversification of the college’s financial and investment resources.
   
6. Developing institutional and academic performance at the college.

1. Pests and plant diseases unit
   
2. Bee Research Unit
   
3. Agricultural extension unit
   
4. Environmental Protection Unit
5. Central laboratories in the college