Texas A&M AgriLife — composed of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Texas A&M AgriLife Research, Texas A&M Forest Service, Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, and the Texas A&M University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences — follows several guiding principles and the Texas A&M University Core Values to advance its land-grant mission and vision.
Mission
Enrich Texas with comprehensive agricultural and life sciences knowledge and services to restore connections among people, agriculture, food, science, and the economy.
Vision
Lead by providing influential, innovative, and science-based solutions that position Texas as a national model in connecting agriculture and healthy lives.
Texas A&M Agrilife guiding Principles
Three guiding principles guide AgriLife as we follow our mission and vision. In all we do, we apply these principles to create a powerful model to drive our organization’s energy and investments forward:
- Invest in our people
- Invest in facilities
- Invest in the next generation
Helping Our People Succeed
Texas A&M AgriLife is dedicated to helping our employees succeed. We aim to recruit and retain the best and brightest people. We foster a supportive and growth-oriented workplace. Through professional development opportunities, wellness initiatives, and a culture of collaboration, AgriLife ensures its team members have the resources and support they need to thrive in their roles. By investing in its people, AgriLife builds a stronger organization that continues to make a lasting impact.
Investing in Our Facilities
Texas A&M AgriLife invests in its facilities to provide top-notch environments that support its people’s research, teaching, outreach, and service. By maintaining state-of-the-art laboratories, learning spaces, and agricultural infrastructure, AgriLife ensures its teams have the tools and resources needed to innovate and address the challenges of tomorrow. These investments reflect a commitment to excellence and the advancement of agricultural science and community impact.
Leading the Next Generation
Texas A&M AgriLife is leading the next generation by equipping individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to address current and future challenges. Through innovative, science-backed programs, cutting-edge research, and educational initiatives, AgriLife empowers future leaders to drive sustainable practices, advance agricultural science, and ensure the vitality of communities across Texas and beyond.
Texas A&M Core Values
Our values follow those of Texas A&M University. Six core values unify our current and former students, faculty and staff. They are guideposts we live by and show in our words and deeds.
- Respect
- Excellence
- Leadership
- Loyalty
- Integrity
- Selfless Service
Texas A&M AgriLife Strategic PLans
The strategic plans linked below describe how Texas A&M AgriLife’s members, four state agencies and the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, are actively advancing the Texas A&M AgriLife mission and vision. By fostering innovation, empowering education, advancing research, and building sustainable partnerships, we are working to ensure a thriving future for Texas communities, industries, and people.