Thank you for your interest in Ag Discovery. This program has been discontinued by the USDA. Any further updates about the program will be posted to the USDA website.
Ag Discovery at UMD
Ag Discovery students learn about plants and animals, the importance of protecting America’s food supply from insects and disease, the role of regulation in genetically engineered organisms, and the challenge of managing and resolving wildlife conflicts.
This 3-week academic program sponsored by the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR) Academic Programs and USDA Animal Plant Health Inspection Services is a 3-week virtual experience where students discover agricultural science from AGNR faculty, practicing veterinarians, industry representatives, and USDA professionals.
Participants from all areas of the state and nation have the opportunity to earn 3 hours of university-level course credits through AGNR100, "An Educational Odyssey in Exploring Food, Culture, and the Environment." Approximately 20% of those who complete Ag Discovery will apply to UMD and be admitted to an AGNR degree program.
We are no longer offering an Ag Discovery Program.