Agriculture Day
Description
Juniors and Seniors around the Magic Valley will have the opportunity to explore CSI’s Agriculture department in-depth with information sessions and hands-on activities. Students interested in the following programs should register; Horticulture, Equine Science, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Vet Tech, Animal Science, Aquaculture, Food Processing, and Ag Diesel. Space is limited to the first 100 people.
When is it?
Thursday, October 13, 2016
What Time?
8:45 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Who can come?
Juniors and Seniors
How much does it cost?
Free.
Will lunch be provided?
Yes, a free lunch will be provided to all participants and chaperones.
Agenda
| 9:00 a.m. | Arrive/Check In |
| 9:15 a.m. | Information Session |
| 10:00 a.m. | Transition |
| 10:15 a.m. | Session 1 |
| 11:00 a.m. | Transition |
| 11:15 a.m. | Session 2 |
| 12:00 p.m. | Lunch |
| 12:40 p.m. | Transition |
| 1:00 p.m. | Session 3 |
| 1:45 p.m. | Transition |
| 2:00 p.m. | Closing/Giveaways |
| 2:30 p.m. | Depart Campus |
Session Overviews
Session 1 - 10:15 am - 11:00 am
Aquaculture: Students will learn about the expanding needs in the commercial aquaculture industry, degree requirements, and visit the college hatchery.
Note: Students selecting Aquaculture will not be able to participate in session 2 due to traveling time.
Equine Studies: Students will receive information about the many aspects of the horse industry and managing their own horses. The session will include degree requirements and hands-on activities.
Agriculture: Students will learn about program requirements, course descriptions, transferability, and interact one-on-one with the advisor.
Animal Science: Students will learn about the program curriculum (genetics, physiology, and nutrition), career possibilities, transferability, and participate in hands-on activities.
Geospatial Technology in Agriculture: Students will learn about some of the newest technology options in agriculture.
Horticulture: Students will learn about program requirements, curriculum, and participate in hands-on activities. Students will also learn about program updates.
Session 2 - 11:15 am - 12:00 pm
Geospatial Technology in Agriculture: Students will learn about some of the newest technology options in agriculture.
Animal Science: Students will learn about the program curriculum (genetics, physiology, and nutrition), career possibilities, transferability, and participate in hands-on activities.
Equine Studies: Students will receive information about the many aspects of the horse industry and managing their own horses. The session will include degree requirements and hands-on activities.
Ag Diesel: Students will have the opportunity to learn about CSI's newest program! Everything about program requirements, curriculum, and participate in hands-on activities.
Session 3 - 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
Horticulture: Students will learn about program requirements, curriculum, and participate in hands-on activities. Students will also learn about program updates.
Agriculture: Students will learn about program requirements, course descriptions, transferability, and interact one-on-one with the advisor.
Food Processing Technology: Students will have the opportunity to learn about everything from application, course descriptions, participation in a lab demonstration, and one-on-one interaction with the instructor.
Vet Tech: Students will have the opportunity to learn about program applications, course descriptions, view a demonstration, and interact one-on-one with the advisor.
Water Resource Management: Students will learn about program requirements, curriculum, and participate in hands-on program-related activities.