1914

Offered courses in soils, horticulture, animal husbandry, agronomy, and vegetable and citrus fruit growing were offered. Phased out by 1920s due to the lack of interest in this field

1930

Institute of Rural Life was established by the University in collaboration with the Near East Foundation. The institution was curtailed in 1947 due to World War II

1952

Through a grant from the Ford Foundation the School of Agriculture was established. A 100-hectare farm located 80 kilometers east of Beirut in the Beqa'a was also purchased. and became known as the Agricultural Research and Education Center (AREC). Two programs were planned for agriculture: a four-year curriculum leading to the degree of BS in Agriculture and the Diploma of Ingénieur Agricole, and a one-year, non-degree course in vocational education known as Technical Vocational Training (TVT).

1956

The first class consisting of 23 students graduated with a BSc degree in Agriculture. The TVT program, which was intended for training government extension agents from the region, was discontinued in 1971.

1958

A graduate program leading to the MS degree in agriculture with various specializations was initiated. The name of the school was changed to the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences.

1979

After realizing the importance of the role of food in human life, the name of the faculty was changed to the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences (FAFS).

1980

A three-year program leading to the degree of BS in Nutrition and Dietetics was initiated.

1983

A first group of  students graduated with a BSc degree in Nutrition and Dietetics. An 11-month Dietary Internship Program was established at the AUB Medical Center.

1984

The first group completed the Dietary Internship Program.

2000

The Landscape Design and Eco-Management Program, a four-year BSc program, was initiated.

2002

The Food Science and Management Program, a three-year BSc program was initiated.

2008

The newest addition is the Veterinary Science Program, a tree-year BSc program, will be initiated.