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Animal U: Careers

Authored by Dr. Amy Powell, Extension Youth Animal Science Specialist and Animal U program manager. This project is a collaboration of Extension subject matter experts, faculty members, commodity groups, and industry partners.
Program Goals
  • Connect more young people to animal agriculture and promote its application to everyday life.
  • Create an understanding of the relationship between animal agriculture and the science and technology that supports it.
  • Promote the variety of potential careers associated with food production through real-world experiences.
Overview
Grades 3-12
15 min
Topics
Animal Science

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