Learn about careers in animal science, veterinary medicine, agribusiness and plant pathology through AgDiscovery!

AgDiscovery is an outreach program that is committed to helping students learn about careers in animal science, veterinary medicine, agribusiness and plant pathology. This 2-4 week program allows participants to live on a college campus and learn about Agricultural Science from university professors, practicing veterinarians and professionals who work for the U.S. Government. Students who are chosen to participate in AgDiscovery will gain valuable experience through hands-on labs, workshops, field trips, and other group and team building activities.

To apply, applicants are required to complete the entire application package on-line or by mail, including 3 references and a 2-page essay. The essay should be a minimum of 500 words and maximum of 1000 words, and should address the following:

"Why I Want to Attend the AgDiscovery Program at (indicate which University you would like to attend);" and

"What I Want to Learn."

In the essay, include your interests and hobbies and explain what you want to do when you grow up. Applications are due March 16, 2012.

Please note, if students are applying for more than one program/university, applicants must submit a complete and separate application (including reference letters and essay) for each program.

To be eligible to participate in all programs (except Alcorn State University), applicants must be no younger than 14 and no older than 17 years of age by May 31, 2012. To be eligible for Alcorn State University, students must be no younger than 12 and no older than 16 years of age by May 31, 2012.

If the applicant is selected for the AgDiscovery program, original signatures, proof of age, and school enrollment is required prior to program participation.

If applying by mail, reference letters must be submitted in sealed envelopes along with the application package.

If applying on-line, reference letters must be submitted in sealed envelopes and mailed in one package to the address below:

Ms. Beatrice Jacobs

USDA, APHIS, Office of the Administrator

Civil Rights Enforcement and Compliance

4700 River Road, Unit 92

Riverdale, MD 20737–1234

Selectees will be notified on or before April 30, 2012.

For more information, please view the
AgDiscovery brochure.