Medicine Professional education programs Institute of Applied Agriculture (IAA) Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine (VMRCVM), College Park, MD Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine (VMRCVM), Blacksburg, VA Rankings Among ‘top 15’ green colleges- Grist Magazine Agriculture and Resource Economics is the #1 program in Resource and Environmental Economics and #3 in Agricultural Economics. The Department of Agriculture and Resource Economics is ranked #3 worldwide among academic Agricultural Economics Departments by Research Papers In Economics (RePEc). More Information Student organizations Agriculture and Natural Resources Student Council The Agriculture and Natural Resources Student Council is a group of student representatives from each club in the college. They are responsible for coordinating the Fall Bash, Ag Day, and the AGNR Banquet. All students welcome to participate. College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Student Ambassadors As an ambassador students promote the growth, development, and image of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. They serve as communication links between students, faculty, and the administration. Provide support and carry out selected activities of the College. They are also public role models for the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Over 20 students are invited to represent the college, based on their academic achievement and leadership potential. Alpha Gamma Rho Alpha Gamma Rho is a social/professional fraternity open to all men from the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, the College of Chemical and Life Sciences, and men with agricultural backgrounds. The Fraternity of Alpha Zeta, Maryland Chapter Alpha Zeta is a professional fraternity made up of both men and women pursuing educational and/or career fields in agriculture. It is the oldest agriculture fraternity, founded in 1897. University of Maryland Animal Husbandry Club The Animal Husbandry Club helps to develop future leaders, build strong interpersonal relationships, and promote the industry of animal agriculture. The group holds field trips to sheep, swine, dairy, beef, and horse farms. They also participate in the sponsorship of the livestock show on Ag Day. Equestrian Club The Equestrian Club is open to undergraduate, and graduate students, as well as faculty, and staff. Club members participate in riding and training of the on campus horses, along with their daily care. Food and Nutrition Club FAN Club is designed to unite and support the students of the Department of Nutrition and Food Science. Members develop leadership skills, while also receiving educational and career opportunities. The group helps surrounding Maryland communities understand food