AgDiscovery: Summer Program for High School Students

AgDiscovery is a two-week summer outreach program to help students learn about careers in animal science, veterinary medicine, agribusiness, regulatory science and plant pathology. Participants, ages 14-17, live on UAPB’s campus and learn about agricultural science from university professors, practicing veterinarians and professionals working for the U.S. government. Students chosen for AgDiscovery participate in hands-on labs, workshops, field trips and other activities. The program is sponsored by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), a division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Here’s what former participants have to say about AgDiscovery:

“I love agriculture, so AgDiscovery seemed like an ideal fit. I learned so much about agriculture that I never knew – for example, I learned about the existence of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. Most of all, I enjoyed learning and participating in fun activities with my friends.”
Blake LaPean from Garner, Kansas

“My family had an animal farm with chickens, geese and a baby calf. Thanks to AgDiscovery, I learned more about agriculture and farming. I feel I can now grow my own plants and raise more animals.”
Jamiya Coffey from Dermott, Arkansas

“I loved everything about the experience. I came thinking it was going to be more about vet services, but I learned about the many other opportunities in agriculture. If my plans related to veterinary sciences don’t work out, I have many other fields to choose from.”
Xandria Reyes from Kauai, Hawaii

Application instructions

For updates, like and follow the UAPB AgDiscovery Facebook page. 

For more information, contact Dr. Christopher Mathis at (870) 575-8543 or mathisc@uapb.edu or Dameion White at (870) 575-7241 or whiteda@uapb.edu.