Missouri - ATTN HIGH SCHOOL SOPHOMORES! The Missouri Department of Agriculture is offering 30 High School sophomores the opportunity to explore careers in agriculture through the 2017 Missouri Agribusiness Academy.

It is a competitive program for those interested i pursuing agriculture related degrees and careers.

The program will be held June 5th - 9th.  Students interested in participating must submit an application by February 1, 2017.

The schedule will be finalized in the spring and will include visits with industry and agribusiness leaders and tours of their facilities. 

To be eligible for the Missouri Agribusiness Academy, students must come from a farming family or be an active member of the National FFA Organization or 4-H.

Since 1988, the academy has gradated more than 850 students through a competitive application and interview process.

Applications for the 2017 class are available at agriculture.mo.gov.