About Us

THE PURPOSE OF ALPHA GAMMA RHO

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

The Social-Professional Advantage

Most college fraternities are strictly social. Alpha Gamma Rho offers that same social experience, as you will make friends and create memories that will stay with you for the rest of your life. AGR is widely known for being one of the tightest-knit groups of friends on campus.

With this in mind, there is also an added benefit to AGR membership that most other fraternities simply can’t offer. Because we’re also a professional fraternity, all of our members share some connection and passion for the agriculture industry. This allows our chapter to tailor our professional events and workshops around topics that are interesting and relative towards you.

Why is that so important? This means you will spend your college years around individuals with a common interest which will help you expand your understanding of agriculture. This allows every member to get the most out of your education, both in the classroom and beyond it.

Even more importantly, it means that you have a ready-made network of friends and mentors in the agriculture community once you’re out of college. With thousands of AGR members across the country and even around the globe, we are a force in the world of agriculture. When you’re searching for a job, looking for advice, or networking professionally, that’s a huge advantage.

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The professional advantage gives members the opportunity to network with other agriculture companies with our connections within. The ACES career fair is very important to the Alpha Chapter of Alpha Gamma Rho, since it is an opportunity in which the chapter prepares each member through resume critiques and social practices.

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Our Heritage: Started in 1906. More relevant than ever.

In 1906, a group of agriculture students from the University of Illinois crossed paths with a similar group from Ohio State University at the International Livestock Exhibition in Chicago. What started as a chance meeting has now changed thousands of lives for the better.

In the decades that followed, the Alpha Chapter at the University of Illinois has become the flagship chapter of a national fraternity that has grown to include more than 70 universities and colleges. Alpha Chapter has been home to more than 2,000 University of Illinois students, with thousands of alumni all over the world ready to help you reach your full potential.

Alpha Chapter at Illinois has produced generations of outstanding men, including CEOs of major companies like Caterpillar and PetSmart as well as State and US Congressmen. This also includes various leaders in the agricultural and business communities on the state, national, and global levels.

Our common bond in agriculture is what unites us. Whether our members grew up on a farm or not, our members and our purpose will always be relevant as long as society needs food and fiber.