Agriculture is a dynamic, rapidly changing industry that has an exciting future.
While the primary thrust of the program is for those students who are preparing for employment in agricultural occupations requiring less than a baccalaureate degree, agricultural education has a long tradition of preparing students who continue their education in agriculture at the postsecondary level. The program concentrates on the development of essential technical skills that are vital to the success of people entering a career in agriculture. Just as important as the technical skills are the skills developed in leadership through the comprehensive nature of the program. Since its inception, agricultural education has trained youth in the skills necessary to assume leadership positions in agriculture. As agriculture addresses controversial issues such as genetic engineering, leadership training takes on increasing importance among our youth.