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Agriculture

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Agriculture at Highland

One College. A World of Green Collar Careers.

As populations grow and systems change, agriculture professionals play a critical role in building resilient food systems, healthy environments, and strong communities. Highland’s agriculture programs prepare students for careers that matter — now and in the future.

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Cultivating Success

Highland’s agriculture programs combine applied learning, modern science, and real-world experience to prepare students for what comes next. Whether you plan to transfer to a four-year university or step directly into the workforce, you’ll gain the skills, confidence, and perspective needed in a rapidly evolving industry.

With a campus greenhouse, agriscience labs, research fields, and strong regional connections, students learn in environments that reflect today’s agriculture — and tomorrow’s opportunities.

Part of what makes a Highland Community College Agricultural education robust are the facilities available for interactive learning. On-campus greenhouses, raised beds and compost systems, and a nearby 55-acre crop research plot complete with a subsurface irrigation system with bioreactors allow for real-world learning. An agriscience lab and plenty of shop space give you the freedom to research, experiment and innovate.

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Agricultural Clubs

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National Professional Agricultural Student Organization

The National Professional Agricultural Student Organization (PAS) is a student-led organization that allows students to build and sharpen their skills so that they are ready for the workplace. Through competitive style learning and real-life application, our members are skilled professionals and prepared to work in all areas of the agriculture industry. 

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Collegiate Illinois Farm Bureau

Collegiate Farm Bureau® unites students as the voice of agriculture on their campuses and in their communities, empowering them to be powerful assets for the agriculture industry. Providing students with exposure to agricultural policy & legislative processes, awareness of various agricultural career opportunities, and insight into what role students can have in the agricultural industry. 

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