The college of Agriculture, Mandya, was established on December 8, 1991 as a part of ruralization of Agricultural Education, as envisaged by Government of Karnataka. It is located in vishweshwaraiah Canal Farm campus popularly known as V.C. Farm under the University of Agricultural Science, Bangalore, about 10km away from Mandya town on Mandya-Melukote Road. The campus encompasses Krishi Vignan Kendra and District Agricultural Training Center apart from the Zonal Research Station. The College which was initiated at the Zonal Agricultural Research Station to start with, shifted to its own building on the campus with effect from November, 1994. It is located at 190N latitude and 760E longitude at an altitude of 695M above MSL.

• To teach and train the students in Agricultural and allied subject, leading to the award of B.Sc., (Agri), degree.
• To enlarge the horizons of knowledge and analytical capabilities of the students.
• To impart extension knowledge to the students through various extension programmes including Rural Agricultural Work Experience (RWEP)
• To provide exposure to the students to various agro-climatic zones of the state and country through both State and All India Education Tour.

The College of Agriculture, V.C. Farm, Mandya which started functioning during the year 1991-92 has successfully completed 32 years of fruitful academic accomplishment. It was started as part of ruralization of Agricultural education as envisaged by Govt. of Karnataka, in offering B.Sc.(Hons.) Agri. degree programme. It is located in Vishvesharaiah Canal Farm Campus popularly known as V.C. Farm Campus under the University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore. It is located at about 10 km away from Mandya city on Mandya-Melukote Road. Since the inception of the college, 1729 students passed out in UG (29 batches), 211 students passed out in PG (9 batches) and 499 students passed out in Diploma (11 batches ) 2228 students have graduated from this college.

• Two years Diploma course in Agriculture has started since 2011-12 with an intake capacity of 52 students – 48 students are on roll at present.
• One year Diploma course in Agricultural Extension Services for Input Dealers is also offered from this college (DAESI).