What is the Summer Ag Academy?

What is the Summer Ag Academy?

Agriculture is the most important industry to the Magic Valley and to the state of Idaho. Students of the age 12-17 can come explore what agriculture is all about as they learn about the diversity and breadth of the industry. Students will tour ag businesses in the local area and participate in hands-on learning activities at the CSI Breckenridge Farm with the CSI Agriculture Department.
What Will Your Student Experience?

What Will Your Student Experience?

Agriculture is so much more than farming - students will get to explore the entire process of bringing agricultural commodities to market.

From farm to table students will explore:

  • Crop production
  • Soil
  • Irrigation
  • Animal care
  • Veterinary technology
  • Food processing
  • Ag equipment and more!

Come experience hands-on learning at the CSI Breckenridge Endowment Farm, Veterinary Clinic, Food Processing Lab, and Fish Hatchery. Students will also get to tour and network with local agriculture businesses. 

Academy Mission

Academy Mission

The Summer Ag Academy's mission is to provide high school students with the opportunity to explore the possibility of a future in agriculture. We hope to show how diverse and exciting it could be to pursue a career in agriculture by experiencing it first-hand.

Scholarships Available!

Financial assistance may be available through the NextGen Scholarship to support student participation in this camp. Scholarships are limited and awarded based on eligibility and available funding.

 

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Disclosure

The College of Southern Idaho does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status, or sexual orientation. This policy applies to all programs, services, and facilities, including applications, admissions, and employment. Individuals having questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy should contact Eric Nielson, Director of Human Resources/Title IX Coordinator, Taylor 212, 315 Falls Ave, Twin Falls, ID 83301 or via telephone at 208-732-6267 or at titleix@csi.edu or Shannon Hyde, Student Accessibility Coordinator/Section 504 Compliance, Taylor 202B, 315 Falls Ave, Twin Falls, ID 83301, or via telephone at 208-732- 6268 or at accessibility@csi.edu.

“NextGen Scholarship” awards are funded by a USDA NIFA grant, “From Learning to Leading: Cultivating the Next Generation of Diverse Food and Agriculture Professionals Program” (NextGen), awarded to the College of Southern Idaho that provides up to $1,044,375 for financial assistance in these programs.

Thank You to Our Career Academy Sponsors!

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This work is supported by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, NextGen Program.
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Our Promise To You

Quality

We have the highest standards of quality for our training to ensure our participants get the best training results without leaving the state.

Results-Oriented

Our connection to local businesses gives us a finger on the pulse of our community so we can provide real-world training to use immediately.

Professional

We hire top professionals in their field so our participants receive the most cutting edge, hands-on training possible.