+ The Agriculture Industry University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food & Environment NATASHA SAUNDERS, M.S. EXTENSION ASSOCIATE DIVERSITY RECRUITMENT & RETENTION

+ Agriculture & Postsecondary Education Since 2010 over 18 million students enroll in postsecondary education institutions each year On average less than 175,00 of all students choose to enroll in Agriculture related field 1% of total enrollment

+ Postsecondary Education & Agriculture Top Majors of Interest  Two of the top five majors students study within Agriculture: o General Agriculture o Agricultural Economics/Business Management  Two of the top five majors students study within Agriculture: o General Agriculture o Agricultural Economics/Business Management Two Year Institutions Four Year Institutions 1. Applied Horticulture/Horticult ure Business 1. Animal Sciences 2. Agriculture Production 2. Agricultural Economics/Business Management 3. Agricultural Economics/Business Management 3. Food Nutrition & Related Sciences 4. General Agriculture 5. Agriculture Mechanics & Engineering 5. Plant Sciences

+ The Issue The Agriculture Industry is currently facing a talent shortage due to the small number of students pursuing degrees and ultimately careers in Agriculture In 2012, there were more job opportunities than graduates with baccalaureate degrees in Agriculture; both entry level and professional level The Opportunity

+ The Industry o Number of opportunities has increased each year and the Agriculture Industry has continued to grow and thrive o 22 million people work in Agriculture related fields o Only 10% of those careers are related to farming and ranching – HUGE misconception o ¼ careers are related to Agriculture o Today’s Agriculture offers over 200 rewarding and challenging careers

+ On Average Agricultural Graduates …with a Bachelor’s Degree will earn $6,000 more annually than their peers with an Associate’s Degree Those with with Doctorate Degrees can earn up to $41,00 more than peers with Master’s Degrees Those with Master’s Degrees can expect to earn $6,000 more than peers with Bachelor’s Degrees

+ Providing Opportunities and Increasing Awareness Postsecondary Education and The College of Agriculture Food & Environment

+ University of Kentucky CAFE College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment AGRICULTURE FOOD ENVIRONMENT Challenging and Changing the Mindsets of Individuals – Preparing them for a Careers in Agriculture

+ engAGe your passion to make a difference The future of Kentucky and the United States depend on the same key components; Agriculture, Food, and the Environment CAFE plays an important role in making a positive impact on agricultural policy, food production, sustainability, the development of biofuels, nutrition, medicine, and other innovations touching the Commonwealth and entire globe Land grant institution – teaching and engaging in research that assists families, farms and the future, and impacting communities through Cooperative Extension

+ C A F E Developing Top Tier Talent o Career & Service Learning o Undergraduate Research o Education Abroad o Education Abroad Fair o Dominican Republic – First Generation

+ Over 20 Majors to Choose From 9 Minors 12 Graduate Programs Agricultural Technology Agricultural Economics Animal Sciences Biosystems Engineering Career and Technical Education Community & Leadership Development Dietetics Equine Science & Management Family Sciences Food Sciences Forestry Plant & Soil Sciences Hospitality Management & Tourism Human Nutrition Landscape Architecture Merchandising, Apparel & Textiles Natural Resources & Environmental Sciences Pre Veterinary Program Entomology Sustainable Agriculture

+ What Make Us Unique? o 30 student organizations o Benefits of being involved o Scholarship Availability o 20 to 1 Student to Teacher Ratio o Benefits of smaller classroom o Relationships o Office of Diversity

+ Agriculture Industry Pipeline Opportunity for Partnership Recruitment Campus Visits Campus Tours 4H Youth Development Jr. MANRRS College Prep Programs Career Ready Programs Education Mentoring Advising/Acade mic Coordinators Office of Diversity Director for Student Relations Career Services Support System Global Competency Cultural Awareness Internships Graduate School Careers Primary/Secondary CAFE Ag Industry CAFE

+ Industry Pipeline  Farm Credit  Monsanto  Tyson  Graduate School Auburn  John Deere  UK Dental School  UK Law School  Cooperative Extension Service  USDA Farm Service Agency  USDA NASS  USDA Rural Development  Novozymes  Marshall Pharmacy School  USDA Program Leader  USDA Civil Rights Attorney  Ag Education MS Program  Ag Econ MS  UK Medical School  Dow Agro Sciences  Bayer NSF  Cargill  Con Agra Foods  UK CAFE (Office of Diversity  Pulaski County Extension  Christian County Extension  Franklin County Extension  UK State Extension Military Families  Jefferson County Extension  Fayette County Extension  Hardin County Extension  Boyle County Extension  Jessamine County Extension  KSU Extension  UK Extension Program and Staff Development  UK CAFE Office of Diversity

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