Agriculture Science & Technology Academy

Summary

The Agriculture Science and Technology Academy is a hands-on program focused on responsibility, leadership, and work ethic. Students can explore fields such as agribusiness, STEM, plant science, engineering, welding, and veterinary medicine.

Program and learning experience

All freshmen take Principles of Agriculture, an introductory course that surveys the academy’s programs and helps students choose a direction. Learning combines classroom instruction with practical experience, such as caring for animals and working in a greenhouse, as well as life-skills development.

Students may pursue credentials in areas including beef quality assurance, nursery work, floral design, welding, professional communication, financial literacy, hunter safety, and voter education.

Livestock projects and scholarships

Students can raise animals such as rabbits, chickens, turkeys, pigs, lambs, goats, and steers, and may exhibit them at livestock shows. The video highlights the San Antonio Rodeo and the Walter Gerlach Livestock Show, which raised more than $1 million in student scholarships the previous year. It also notes that some students have earned more than $100,000 in scholarships through their projects.

Student fit and applications

The academy seeks motivated students with goals. It offers a smaller program atmosphere while providing access to broader high-school course choices.

According to the video, applications are open from November 30 through January 18; no year is specified.

Speakers and sources

• The speakers are unnamed Agriculture Science and Technology Academy representatives, apparently staff or teachers describing the program.
• No individual speakers are named, and no external sources are identified.