College - Author 1
College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences
Department - Author 1
Agricultural Education and Communication Department
Degree Name - Author 1
BS in Agricultural Science
Date
6-2017
Primary Advisor
Silcott, Megan Ann
Abstract/Summary
Agriculture is the largest industry in California worth nearly $37.5 billion. The agricultural industry generates $100 billion in related economy (NASDA, 2017). It is imperative all students learn the importance of agriculture in their lives. For students who have a Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter at their school, the program enables students to be exposed and embrace the value agriculture. However, there is a lack of value given to agriculture by students who do not have either an FFA chapter or agriculture related courses taught at their school.
The purpose of this project is to interact with and educate young high school students about jobs offered in the agriculture industry around them on the Central Coast. Because the central coast is so rich in agriculture, it can help those who still don’t have an idea of what they want to study for after high school.
URL: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/agedsp/103