The department has 38 faculty members(Go to Faculty Listing), 20 of whom work with graduate students. These include scientists recognized nationally and internationally for their expertise and research programs. There are 60 to 70 graduate students in horticulture and nearly 150 undergraduates. With students from all over the United States and some foreign countries, the graduate students represent a diverse group. They have an active graduate student organization. The social networking is as advantageous as the academic opportunities.