Plan and complete independent research units relating to agriculture, leadership development, or career building.  Evaluation is based on research papers, presentations, scientific research reports, scholarship and award applications, attendance, and work ethic.  Other methods of evaluation may be approved by the instructor. Junior or senior standing is required. 

Students must have passed at least 4 semesters of agriculture courses. Students may take the course as a junior and as a senior, provided there is room in the class.  Students must have their second semester of projects planned by the end of the drop/add period.