Our Purpose
“…to make better men, and through them a broader and better agriculture…”
Mission
Alpha Gamma Rho is the only fraternity in Cornell’s interfraternity council that is both social and professional. we strongly believe in making better men through support in academic performance, social events, professional networking, and membership development events.
Alpha Gamma Rho was founded in 1904 at Ohio State University, and has since expanded to almost 70 campuses nationwide. AGR has historically been strictly an agricultural fraternity, but we have since expanded our membership to those people pursuing careers in agriculture, natural resources, life sciences and related fields. Cornell AGR, Zeta Chapter, was founded in 1914 in Ithaca, New York.
History
Notable Alumni
David Call ‘54, former dean of Cornell CALS (1977-1995)
created molecular biology dept at cornell to begin research on genetic engineering that ultimately enabled the green revolution
founded the american indian program, one of the first in the nation
Ejnar Knudsen ‘91, leading agricultural investment manager
built private equity firm agr partners from scratch, currently managing $600 mil of agricultural assets throughout the usa
chair of the dairy club, an exclusive association of industry leaders
Bill Lipinski ‘79, CEO of Farm Credit East for 25 years
founded farm credit financial partners inc., the first time the farm credit system had provided financial services to farmers
honored with the Lipinski Rural Initiatives Award for his service to agricultural and rural communities
Jonathan Lamb ‘94, leading dairyman and innovator internationally
head of oakfield corners, one of the most prosperous dairies in united states regularly implementing innovative practices in genetics and cow management
outstanding alumni award of college of agriculture and life sciences