Slogan: “To make men, and through them a broader and better agriculture by surrounding our members with influences tending to encourage individual endeaver, resourcefulness and aggressive effort along lines making for the development of better mental, social, moral and physical qualities; to promote a wider acquaintace and a broader outlook on the part of agricultural men through fellowshop in a national organization that stands for the best social, mental, and moral development.”

Chapter House Location: No House

Name of Annual Events: Founder’s weekend, Sporting Clay Shoot and BBQ, Brian DeCrane Memorial Golf Tournament, Parent’s Weekend, Steak and Beans Dinner

Community Service & Philanthropy: Safe Halloween, Adopt-a-Spot, and Habitat for Humanity

There are over 70 Alpha Gamma Rho chapters nationwide, with over 60,000 alumni in food, fiber, and natural resources related businesses and industries. The Alpha Gamma Rho, Beta Alpha Chapter currently has over 600 active alumni and we are still growing. Currently there are 33 AGR undergraduates at SIU with majors including: Animal Science, Forestry, Agricultural Systems, Agribusiness, Landscape Design, Plant and Soil Science, Engineering, Industrial Technology, Computer Science, and Journalism.