About PAS

The national organization was organized in March 1979 under Draft Bylaws. PAS was officially founded in March 1980 in Kansas City, Missouri. PAS is ready to celebrate 30 years of growth and success and to look into the future.

The membership now totals some 1,300 members from 62 Chapters located in 18 states. It is available to students in agriculture/agribusiness/natural resources postsecondary programs in approximately 550 institutions in all 50 states. 

MISSION

The National Postsecondary Agricultural Student Organization provides opportunities for individual growth, leadership and career preparation.

VISION

PAS aspires to be the premier leadership and career development organization serving college agriculture students.

MOTTO

"Uniting Education and Industry in Agriculture."

One of our main purposes is to provide an opportunity for developing leadership abilities through participation in the employment experience programs, course work, and organization activities.

VALUES

• Individual Leadership Abilities
• Intellectual Growth
• Technical Competency
• Strong Personal Ethics
• Life Long Learning
• Diversity
• Education and Industry Partnerships