PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
iAgriculture aims to increase students’ awareness of the wide array of career options
in agriculture, the different paths they can take in pursuit of those careers, and
the relevant classes and certificate/degree programs offered at 91ÉÙÅ®.
This is accomplished by providing special not-for-credit experiential learning opportunities
like field trips to local agribusinesses, presentations and trainings by professionals
in various ag-related fields, and visits to universities with strong agriculture degree
programs. iAgriculture was started in August of 2014 and was initially funded through
a grant from NIFA and administered by the Hartnell Agricultural Business & Technology
Institute.
iAgriculture increases student awareness of:
- Career options in agriculture
- Steps necessary to start on different career pathways
- Education and training opportunities available at Hartnell and beyond
- Agribusiness operations and systems through experiential learning – which also reinforces
classroom learning in ag courses
iAgriculture increases student:
- Experience speaking and networking with professionals
- Confidence and pride and ability to honor ag heritage
- Comfort-level and familiarity
iAgriculture increases industry:
- Awareness of the Hartnell Ag Institute programs
- Connection to Hartnell students as potential interns and employees
iAgriculture offers faculty:
- Opportunities to enhance classroom learning without using class time or resources
- Connection to industry and current industry practices
What we do:
- Site visits to Agribusinesses
- Guest speakers
- Hands-on Training
- Transfer School Visits
- Service Learning / Volunteering
Who To Contact
- Belen Gonzales
Coordinator of Job and Internship Placement
bgonzale@hartnell.edu
Phone: 759-6066
Building: Alisal Campus- Building A
Office: AC-A111 - Celia Anderson
Carrer Technical Education & Workforce Development
canderson@hartnell.edu
Phone: 755-6798
Building: Alisal Campus- Building C
Office: AC-C203