AgDiscovery 2023 Investing in the Future of American Agriculture
Program Overview
AgDiscovery is a unique opportunity for students to explore agricultural sciences, and gain knowledge about careers in animal and plant disciplines, wildlife management, veterinary medicine, biotechnology, entomology, food safety, food production, agribusiness, forestry, and MUCH more! Students experience hands-on learning workshops, behind-the-scenes tours, laboratory and field exercises, in addition to a variety of cultural and teambuilding activities.
This two-week summer residential program targets rising 8th-11th graders. Students chosen to participate in AgDiscovery will explore a research topic through hands-on laboratory experiences, workshops, and field trips. Students will also participate in character and team-building activities and diversity workshops.
Grade Requirements:
Rising 8th-11th graders
Date:
June 11 - 25, 2023
Location:
South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, SC
Cost:
Students selected for AgDiscovery will pay only the cost of their transportation to and from SC State’s campus. The Equal Employment Opportunity Advisory Committee of APHIS’ Plant Protection and Quarantine Division will sponsor the cost of tuition, room and board, and lab supplies for the two-week program.
How Do I Apply?
Applications are completed through the AgDiscovery website. You may visit it here.
Application Deadline is March 31, 2023
For more information, contact Demier Richardson-Sanders, state program leader for 4-H Youth Development at (803) 855-2502 or dricha6@scsu.edu.
Have fun this summer with SC State University AgDiscovery
Explore plant science, animal science and agribusiness.
Go on fun, interactive field trips, including a youth fishing rodeo.
Reside on the campus of SC State University for two weeks.
Spend four days and three nights at the South Carolina Governor's School for Agriculture at John de la Howe.
SC State University 1890 Research and Extension offers its programs to people of all ages, regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status and is an equal opportunity employer.