About ΑΓΡ Beta Chapter

What is Alpha Gamma Rho?

Alpha Gamma Rho is a national fraternity with 71 different chapters around the country.  We are the Premier Ag Fraternity at The Ohio State University.

The fraternity has deep roots in agriculture and was established in 1904 here at The Ohio State University.  Alpha Gamma Rho became a national fraternity in 1908 when Delta Rho Sigma and Alpha Gamma Rho merged into the national fraternity that it is today.

Alpha Gamma Rho is a fraternity that combines undergraduate experiences, community involvement and future career interests to create one, united brotherhood. AGR is unlike most other fraternities because it offers members the opportunity to involve themselves in various college experiences, while professionally growing into dedicated, respectable members of the agriculture, food or fibers industries. Career development is achieved through various internships, seminars and job networking through alumni connections.

The men of AGR Beta Chapter embody the values established by our forefathers. Together, they strive to achieve the utmost respect on The Ohio State University campus by being leaders inside and outside of the classroom, active members in the community and academically prosperous individuals. The chapter is also involved in intramural sports as well as partakes in social gatherings, tailgates and sorority functions.     

AGR Beta Alumni play a huge role in the prosperity and success of the current undergraduate brothers. Our continued involvement with the chapter allows undergraduate members to network with various businesses/organizations and explore careers in the agribusiness industry. Current members and alumni maintain contact through events like Founder’s Day and various forms of social media. Without the support of our alumni, the AGR Beta chapter wouldn’t be as successful as it is today!

Do I have to have an ag-based major to join?

No!  Currently, there are engineering, business, finance, political science, journalism, pre-law, and agricultural majors.

Why Join?

Brotherhood

Joining Alpha Gamma Rho means becoming part of something larger and becoming a member of a brotherhood where everyone looks out for one another.

Brotherhood Program

Alpha Gamma Rho is celebrating over 25 years of our no hazing, no pledging policy celebrated around the nation. Once you join, you’re are a full-fledged, equal standing brother.

Networking

Today, many Alpha Gamma Rho alumni hold high positions in industry making for a large networking system that consists of over 900 living alumni from Beta Chapter at Ohio State.

Alpha Gamma Rho Values

  1. Consistently perform as a professional, integrity-driven, world-class organization committed to the highest of standards and driven to recruit men of the highest potential
  2. Always present a positive image of Alpha Gamma Rho in everything we say or do
  3. Inspire a pursuit of academic excellence among all our members
  4. Encourage lifelong involvement in the colleges and universities we call home
  5. Foster lifelong personal development through innovative educational, leadership and social opportunities
  6. Engage all brothers in professional development, promoting lifelong career success
  7. Attract members representing the breadth, sophistication, scope and relevance of agriculture
  8. Reflect, value and advocate diversity in our membership and professional lives
  9. Ensure sound financial management and responsibility individually and at all levels of the Fraternity
  10. Enthusiastically recognize and reward accomplishments consistent with our Promise and Values

How To Join

Fill out the form on the Interested in Joining tab or reach out to Recruitment Chair, Isaac Badenhop at badenhop.33@osu.edu or (419) 356-4968‬.