By Blake Jackson
State University of New York (SUNY) Chancellor John B. King Jr. recently spotlighted the wide range of agriculture programs offered across SUNY campuses during a college fair and information session held at the SUNY Global Center.
The event brought together high school juniors and seniors from across New York City to meet with campus representatives and explore academic opportunities connected to agriculture throughout New York.
SUNY currently enrolls more than 7,500 students in agriculture-related programs statewide, and more than 1,300 graduates complete these programs each year. Students can pursue studies in fields such as Agribusiness Management, Equine Science, Environmental Science, Viticulture, Veterinary Science, and Food Systems and Technology.
Research initiatives across the SUNY system also focus on innovations including carbon sequestration, agrivoltaics, robotics in agriculture, pest and invasive species management, and farm-based data collection.
"While many high school students in New York City are already familiar with SUNY's excellent college options nearby on Long Island and in the Mid-Hudson region, we need to work harder to get the word out about our extraordinary agriculture programs throughout the state. SUNY plays an important role in supporting New York State's agricultural sector by preparing students to enter the agricultural workforce of the future," said SUNY Chancellor King.
"We are proud to be able to offer prospective students the opportunity to learn more about the excellent, affordable agriculture-related education they can receive at the SUNY institution of their choice, so they can succeed in the future."
"Through the unwavering support of Governor Kathy Hochul, SUNY is able to invest in events and programs to inform prospective students about the exciting educational opportunities that await them on our campuses," SUNY Board of Trustees said.
"We are proud to offer robust agriculture programs so our students can pursue the career of their dreams. Thank you to Governor Kathy Hochul and the State Legislature for their steadfast support of SUNY, and our prospective and current students."
During the event, students met with current SUNY students, alumni, and representatives from Alfred State College, SUNY Cobleskill, and SUNY Morrisville to learn more about agriculture-focused academic pathways and career opportunities in the industry.
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