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Ag-Discovery Program
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AgDiscovery thumb imageAg-Discovery is an outreach program to help students learn about careers in animal science, veterinary medicine, agribusiness and plant pathology. This 2 week program allows participants ages 12-17 to live on a college campus and learn about Agricultural science from university professors, practicing veterinarians and professionals working for the U.S. Government. Students chosen to participate in Ag-Discovery will gain experience through hands-on labs, workshops, field trips and other group and team building activities.

Click here to view the AgDiscovery 2009 - Investing in the Future of American Agriculture brochure to learn more about the program.

How to Apply

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  • Students are required to complete an application, prepare a two page essay and provide 3 references.

  • The application package is provided to the student by the school liaison or can be obtained by contacting the APHIS Ag-Discovery coordinators, APHIS sponsoring program area or the hosting university. Students can also access the application by selecting the Ag-Discovery 2009 Application link below.

    AgDiscovery 2009 Application

  • All required information should be submitted to the address listed on the application by the specified due date.

Participating Universities

2009 Dates

Florida, Agricultural and Mechanical University

June 7-19

Alcorn State University

June 14-26

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

June 14-26

Kentucky State University

June 14-27

Delaware State University

July 5-18

University of Maryland

July 12 - 24

North Carolina State University

July 13-24

What Happens Next
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In May, APHIS will notify you if you have been selected for this summer’s AgDiscovery program. Meanwhile, if you’d like to learn more about APHIS or this year’s participating universities, click on the University of your choice listed above.

For additional information about the AgDiscovery program, contact:

Ms. Terry Henson or
Ms. Beatrice Jacobs
USDA, APHIS, Office of the Administrator
Civil Rights Enforcement and Compliance
4700 River Road, Unit 92
Riverdale, MD 20737–1234
Phone: (301) 734–6312
Fax: (301) 734–3698
Email:
terry.a.henson@aphis.usda.gov
beatrice.f.jacobs@aphis.usda.gov

 

 

Last Modified: February 27, 2008