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The Auburn University Bullock County Agriculture program (AUBCAG) provides varied opportunities for high school students in the exploration of and engagement with all aspects of the Auburn University College of Agriculture as well as the career pathways for workforce development within the field of Agriculture. The Auburn University Center for Educational Outreach and Engagement within Auburn University Outreach has partnered with the Bullock County Public Schools Career Tech Center and the Auburn University College of Agriculture for this exciting program. The program features multiple guest speakers, consultants, students, professors and other experts who share their knowledge with students at Bullock County CTC, covering topics such as entomology, Greenhouse Management, Horticulture and Landscaping, with an emphasis on Agri-Science.
The program provides exposure for students in the Agricultural arena with current information and studies provided. Another component of AUBCAG is the sponsorship of the Career Tech Student Organization for Future Farmers of America team competitions. Partnering departments and engaged personnel within the College of Agriculture include the Departments of Horticulture/Ag Science, Biosystems/BATM, Biotech/Entomology, Poultry Science, Crop/Soil/Environmental Sciences and Animal Science. Various Auburn University faculty members offered their expertise to students at the Bullock County Career Tech Center for engaged learning sessions, while welcoming the students to the Auburn University campus for site visits, facility tours and hand-on activities and learning projects within the Agricultural domain.
The Auburn University Bullock County Agriculture (AUBCAG) program inspires students to explore agriscience pathways and envision a future in agriculture. Through interactive lessons and career exploration, AUBCAG connects Bullock County high school students with Auburn’s College of Agriculture.
