Florida a & m university (famu) agdiscovery is hosting a one-week, non-residential summer outreach program

The program is designed for a group of 8TH through 11TH grade students from tallahassee and the surrounding areas who are interested in animal science, veterinary medicine, and related fields. Students will explore agricultural sciences and learn about careers in animal-related disciplines, including veterinary medicine. Students will gain experiential learning through workshops, laboratory and field exercises, field trips, and various cultural and team-building activities. Famu agdiscovery program goals and objectives are to: increase awareness of career opportunities and possibilities in animal science or veterinary medicine. Provide virtual interactive, experiential learning of veterinary medicine/ animal health and, IT helps increase the student population in college of agriculture and food sciences (cafs). Results or benefits expected: increased understanding of the various career opportunities in veterinary medicine for students. Exposure to the interdisciplinary and innovative nature of agriculture. New realization and appreciation of the importance of veterinary medicine on a national and global scale. Increased number of students entering the animal science/pred-veterinary medicine program at florida a & m university. Increased number of students entering the discipline of veterinary medicine. Increase students' interest in pursuing higher education in veterinary technology and animal science.