Cultivate: Crop Science Teen Weekend
October 24-26th, 2014
Boiled
peanuts, putting practice and other agronomic mischief will be
unfolding at NC State on October 24-26, 2014 for our first ever,
inaugural Crop Science Teen Weekend. "Cultivate" is a brand new program
that invites High school-aged youth (sophomores, juniors and seniors) to
apply for a residential agronomy experience where hands-on
opportunities to explore a broad range of Crop Science possibilities
will abound.
Youth will delve into the process of
breeding and transforming crops, try their hand at growing and
harvesting a diverse selection of agronomic commodities, and discover
innovative means by which Crop Science is growing a better world. Youth
will visit a variety of agriculture field sites, including our NCSU
Crops Teaching Garden, Agroecology Student Farm, Lonnie Poole Golf
Course or maybe Carter-Finley field and others. Youth will also be
introduced to career possibilities, college-making decisions and
leadership development and enjoy evening entertainment and team-building
activities.
Apply Now!
The
cost of the weekend will be $40 with applications due Friday, October
17th. Notification of acceptance will follow shortly thereafter. Youth
can apply now at: http://go.ncsu.edu/cultivate or for more information, visit the Cultivate website.
Please contact Liz Driscoll at liz_driscoll@ncsu.edu or 919.513.7346/ 919.886.3424 or Carla Cave, cccave@ncsu.edu with any questions or comments.
