College of Agriculture, Sumerpur was established on 4th August, 2012 under Swami Keshwanand Rajasthan Agricultural University (SKRAU), Bikaner to address the issue of shortage of trained manpower (Human Resource) in the discipline of agriculture in the marwar area of Rajasthan. The college of Agriculture, Sumerpur was started with its inauguration in the existing building of Agricultural Research Sub Station (ARSS), Sumerpur. Since September 14, 2013, College of Agriculture, Sumerpur became a constituent part of Agriculture University, Jodhpur with the establishment of Agriculture University, Jodhpur. Presently the college is run in the building of ARSS, Sumerpur and 25 ha out of 46.5 ha land of ARSS, Sumerpur is being used as college farm. Teachers are available for few subjects like Agronomy, Soil Science, Plant Breeding, Ag. Economics and Ag. Extension. Teaching faculties for rest of subjects are arranged by engaging guest faculties.

Born on 10^th August 1973 at Ragha Chhoti, Rajgarh, Churu, Rajasthan, Dr. MK Poonia obtained B. Sc. (Hons) Agriculture (1996) and M. Sc. (Ag) Horticulture (1998) from Rajasthan Agricultural University, Bikaner and Ph.D (Ag.) Horticulture (2003) from Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture & Technology, Udaipur. Dr. MK Poonia served as Assistant Professor (2005-2013) at MPUA&T, Udaipur and Agriculture University, Kota. He joined as Associate Professor (Horticulture) in April, 2018 and OSD cum Dean, College of Agriculture, Nagaur in June, 2018. Dr Poonia has made outstanding contribution in dissemination of technologies through extension service. He has published 35 research papers, 02 review papers, 08 technical bulletins, 09 training manuals, 22 folders, 20 popular articles and 10 papers in symposia/seminars/conferences. Dr. Poonia was team member of Best KVK award of Zone-II (2017) and ICAR cashless award of KVK (2017) and University also recognised for sanctioned a project as a Project Invigilator of more than Rs. 40.0 lacs. He is having life membership of 03 professional societies viz; The Horticultural society of India, Society for Promotion of Horticulture and Hi-Tech Horticultural Society (Meerut). Dr. Poonia has also delivered 40 Radio talks on Akashwani in different horticulture aspects.

Other Facilities

• Teaching through LCD and Smart classes.
• Internet facility is available for students during college hours.