In Connecting Writing with Agriculture and Life Sciences, students explore the power of writing to communicate ideas in agriculture and the life sciences. This trail blends scientific fact with creative writing through a special emphasis on storytelling and fiction, equipping students with the tools to craft compelling narratives that engage broad audiences in issues of scientific importance. Through a mix of lectures, readings, and writing exercises, participants will learn about the most diverse organisms on the planet and how to share complex agricultural and life science concepts with accessible, evocative stories. From creating fact-based articles and essays to weaving fictional worlds that reflect scientific challenges, students will develop an understanding of agriculture and the life sciences and the art of scientific communication. Ideal for aspiring writers, people interested in agricultural, scientific, and environmental issues, nature enthusiasts, and anyone passionate about using stories to inspire others, this certificate program will foster a new generation of storytellers and science communicators ready to give voice to nature’s most pressing narratives.