AgroParisTech is the French leading insitute for the life sciences, agronomy, food technology and environment. Covering a wide swath the institution addresses the central challenges of the twenty-first century: sustainable development of the planet, food for people, management of natural resources, and stewardship of the environment. AgroParisTech offers engineering degrees and academic programs at the doctoral and master's level. It generates and disseminates knowledge in cooperation with research, technical, and professional organizations in related fields.