Agricultural Education
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Are you ready to shape the next generation of students in agriculture?
Our rich, agricultural tradition will give you an advantage in the classroom and in the field, literally. Hands-on from day one! Join the only collegiate FFA chapter in Minnesota. Work directly with animals. Gain skills in horticulture and natural resources. Prepare to take technology into your future classroom. Whether you want to become a teacher, 4-H leader or ag business professional, the options await you at UMN Crookston.
Agricultural Education is a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree.
Questions?
Amberly Cox
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Major in the making of you
Agricultural Education
Eleora DeMuth, of Grand Rapids, MN, an Agricultural Education and Communication double major shares her story on why UMN Crookston was her #1 choice. Also read "DeMuth Finds Her Identity at UMN Crookston as She Etches a Career Path in Agricultural Education". #IAmCrookston
Meet international student-athlete, Katie Emmett. Emmett took her education from Ireland to the states to study agricultural education, as well as pursue her passion for soccer. When she's not in the classroom, you can find her with friends on the field. #IAmCrookston
I am going to feed the world someday
YOU have the power to make a difference.
Emphasis Areas
- Agricultural Science
- Agricultural Systems Engineering Technology
- Natural and Managed Environmental Education
Graduates will obtain licensure to teach
- Grades 5-12 Agricultural Education
- Agricultural Science emphasis
- Natural and Managed Environmental Science emphasis
- Agricultural Systems Engineering Technology emphasis
- Grades 9-12 Work-Based Learning
Career Options
High school agricultural or natural resources education, Middle school agricultural or natural resources education, Adult farm business management education, Work-based learning student placement supervision and training, Extension education, Environmental education, Farm loan/finance officers, Sales of a wide variety of agricultural products, Agricultural consulting, International agricultural marketing
ON-CAMPUS
Agricultural Education
AT A GLANCE...
Participate in the only Collegiate FFA Chapter in Minnesota!
Compete in North American Colleges and Teaches of Agriculture (NACTA).
Education programs are unique in how they embed licensure and certification so students can go directly to the workforce.
Graduate with licenses in 5th through 12th grade agricultural education and 9th through 12th grade work-based learning.
REAL. HANDS-ON. READY.
Meet your future professors
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Nathan Purrington
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Heidi Lamb Castle
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Student Stories
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Content:Katie Emmett, an agricultural education major at UMN Crookston, has an active lifestyle whether on the farm or the soccer field. When looking for a university, Emmett wanted to find a place where she could bring her two passions together.Read More Link: -
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Content:Britton Fuglseth, Fertile, MN, knew since 8th grade UMN Crookston was the place for her. Hear her story. #IAmCrookstonRead More Link: