Illinois

College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences

Ag Ed // What is Ag Education?

What is Ag Education?

HOW do I fit in?

Agriculture IS NOT just farming...
Education IS NOT just teaching...
- IT'S marketing
- ...communications
- ...government policy
- ...industry
- ...management -- and more
- IT'S local and international
- IT'S engaging
- ...evolving
- ...life-changing
- ...always in demand!

WHAT will I do there?

You'll get hands-on experience at three levels:

Local
Participate in class projects
Provide leadership for the Ag Ed program
State
Teach in various school settings
Conduct workshops for middle and high school students
National
Attend professional development conferences
Network with other Ag Ed students across the country

WHERE can I end up?

Our program offers a wide variety of career choices. Here are just a few of the positions our graduates hold:

4-H Agent	Account Management Specialist	Ag-in-the-Classroom Coordinator	Agriculture Instructor
Ag Education Program Advisor	Ag Loan Officer	Ag Sales Representative	Community Development Coordinator
Consumer Relations Manager	Corporate Management Consultant	Extension Educator	Farm Service Agency Representative
Government Official	Leadership Educator	Organizational Planning Strategist	Organizational Trainer
Personnel Development Specialist	Political Advisor	Sales & Marketing Associate	Social Service Administrator

Agricultural Education: IT'S WHAT YOU MAKE IT!

Department of Human and Community Development