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bro-agdiscovery.pdfInvesting in the Future of American Agriculture
Are you a middle or high school student looking for a one-of-a-kind summer internship with an opportunity to live and study on a college campus and improve your résumé for college? Look no further!
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) offers you an opportunity of a lifetime! AgDiscovery is a free summer outreach program to help teenagers explore careers in agricultural sciences. As an AgDiscovery student, you’ll live on a college campus for 2–4 weeks and learn from university professors and USDA experts—plant and animal scientists, biotechnologists, veterinarians, wildlife biologists, administrative professionals, and others. You’ll gain hands-on experience through labs, workshops, and feld trips; participate in character- and team-building activities; and join in many other fun and educational events. It’s a unique chance to get a frst-hand look at the many exciting career paths in agriculture. This year, 22 colleges and universities are participating in AgDiscovery. Each school’s program focuses on a specifc area of interest to our Nation’s agriculture, from plant health, entomology, and biotechnology to veterinary science, animal welfare, food science, and agribusiness. Read on to learn more about this year’s program, including dates, locations, and how to apply.
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