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Summer Academies

Plant Science & Technology

Join us for a one-day event to experience hands-on activities with faculty members, learn about exciting career options and interact with current plant sciences and agricultural systems technology students.

Plant Science & Technology

Agricultural Communications Academy

Agricultural communicators work to shape and share the story of agriculture every day. Students will work side-by-side with Ag Ed & Leadership faculty to develop the skills needed to advocate for agriculture and become the next generation of agricultural communicators.

Ag Communications Academy

Life Sciences Quest

Take some time out of your summer break and learn something new with University of Missouri’s Life Sciences Quest program! Life Sciences Quest is a free summer academy for students interested in agriculture and how it impacts our daily lives.

Life Sciences Quest

Animal Sciences Youth Leadership Academy

The four-day program will focus on increasing knowledge of Missouri’s diverse and dynamic livestock industry, as well as building participants’ leadership and communication skills. Participants will have the opportunity to enhance their leadership development, discuss current issues regarding livestock production (all species), tour industry-leading operations and businesses, and interact with University of Missouri faculty and staff; while while networking with other young leaders from across the state.

Animal Sciences Youth Leadership Academy