An Overview
Since then, the college has witnessed steady growth in the academic, scientific and constructional fields, with continuous development of the study plans and upgrading the level of scientific research. After the restructuring of the university, the name of the college became the College of Agriculture and Food. The college administration is committed to developing its academic programs based on global changes in its various specializations, with periodic review of courses and study plans, to keep pace with changes in the curricula of colleges of agriculture and food locally, regionally and internationally, in line with the scientific renaissance and economic and social development in the Kingdom.
An Overview
A national leader in agricultural and food science education and research, and a supporter of sustainability and partnership.
Mission
Providing accredited educational and professional programs, applied research and consultancy services in the fields of agriculture and food, contributing to agricultural development and sustainable food and environmental security in an environment that stimulates governance, innovation and partnership.
Objectives
1. Assuring the quality of education in the college, and achieving excellence in targeted specializations.
2. Raising the merit, competitiveness and professionalism of students.
3. Promote research identity and innovation, and develop applied research, to meet the requirements of sustainable development.
4. Developing improved management performance and enhancing organizational satisfaction and loyalty.
5. Developing sources of self-financing, completing, developing and sustaining infrastructure.
6. Promote partnership and knowledge exchange, for the College's programs, nationally and internationally.
Units and working committees of the College of Agriculture and Food:
- College Administration (Administrative and Financial Affairs)
- Faculty Advisory Board
- Student Advisory Council
- Scientific Research Unit
- Cooperative Training Unit
- Development and Quality Unit
- Alumni Unit
- Graduate Studies Unit
- Community Partnership Unit
- Public Relations and Media Unit
- Educational Planning and Needs Committee
- Study Plans Committee
- Laboratories and Laboratories Committee
- Student Issues Committee
- Testing Committee
College of Agriculture and Food facilities:
- National Poultry and Goat Breed Bank
- Plant production greenhouse
- Nutrition Practice Clinic
- Soil and Water Laboratory
- Agricultural Chemistry Laboratory
- Pesticide Laboratory
- Agricultural Microbiology Laboratory
- Honey Grading and Quality Laboratory
- Food Quality Laboratory
- Dairy and Food Microbiology Laboratory
- Educational Food Factory
- Physiological and Biological Testing Laboratory
- Fertilizer and Organic Farming Lab
- Biopolymers Laboratory
- Agricultural Biotechnology Laboratory
- Plant Tissue Culture Lab
- Plant Physiology Lab
- Agricultural Engineering Workshop
Food Factory:
The educational factory is located in an area of more than 1000 m2 and produces more than 35 types of food products that are sold in two stores located inside the college building and the main university administration building. The factory includes several production lines, including:
1. Dairy production line.
2. Fruit and vegetable production line.
3. Meat production line.
4. Bakery production line.