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  1. A large amount of small plants in pots, sitting on an elevated surface in a greenhouse.

    2026 Plant Sciences Symposium Highlights

    Mar 5, 2026

    Discover the stories behind our 2026 Plant Sciences Symposium award winners. Learn how their research in turfgrass sustainability and floriculture is solving real-world challenges.

  2. A group of poeple standing and smiling around a cardboard cutout of a wine glass.

    Taking the Vineyard to the Venue: Insights and Visions from the HCS Grape & Wine Team (Part 2)

    Mar 3, 2026

    In Part 2, we catch up with the HCS Grape & Wine Team to discuss their favorite moments from the Ohio Grape and Wine Conference and their long-term vision for elevating the state’s industry through research, collaboration, and innovation.

  3. Global Opportunity: All Majors Invited to Explore Chile’s Agricultural Powerhouse

    Feb 25, 2026

    Swap the Ohio winter for the Chilean summer! Join the 2026 Agriculture and Agroecosystems program to explore global trade, sustainable land use, and South American culture. Open to all majors - apply by June 9, 2026.

  4. Kendall and Quade taking a selfie of them smiling in front of the Chadwick Arboretum Garden

    HCS Alumni Spotlight: Quade and Kendall

    Feb 20, 2026

    Siblings Quade and Kendall are taking the horticulture industry by storm as the driving forces behind Unique Roots Inc. Both proud Buckeyes, they have turned a family passion into a thriving full-service operation.

  5. Four people standing in a circle looking at a measuring device and taking photos to collect data

    Taking the Vineyard to the Venue: How the HCS Grape & Wine Team is Elevating the Industry

    Feb 11, 2026

    Everyone here in the Department of Horticulture and Crop Science is super excited to see our team members step into new roles and continue driving the Ohio Grape + Wine Industry forward.

  6. Maria smiling in a light blue shirt against a grey wall background

    New Faculty Announcement - Welcome, Dr. Maria Smith

    Jan 28, 2026

    Maria has spent many years leading viticulture extension in Ohio, building deep trust with our grape and wine producers through her expertise, enthusiasm, and...

  7. Group of smiling students wearing Ohio State gear in front of a beige wall.

    Autumn 2025 Dean's List

    Jan 26, 2026

    Congrats to all the CFAES students who made the Dean's List - including 67 of our HCS undergraduates! Your hard work has not gone unnoticed & we are thrilled to see how well you are doing academically.

  8. HCS 3100 class standing out in a field under a cloudy sky next to a Ford truck

    From Field to Flight (and a Pint) in HCS 3100

    Jan 20, 2026

    This past autumn, the 2025 cohort of HCS 3100: Intro to Agronomy traded the lecture hall for the rows out at Waterman Farm, getting a firsthand look at what drives agricultural production in Ohio and beyond.

  9. Miriam and Andrea standing in front of the posters, smiling.

    HCS Students Recognized at 2025 NCWSS Annual Meeting

    Jan 15, 2026

    HCS Students Recognized at 2025 NCWSS Annual Meeting

  10. Join us for 'We Grow Scientists'! A 2026 COSI Community Event hosted by CFAES

    Dec 9, 2025

    “We Grow Scientists” is a free event open to learners of all ages looking to learn more about STEAM in their community as part of the COSI Science Festival (April 30 - May 3, 2025)...

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