AgDiscovery Program
Last Modified: May 07, 2026
AgDiscovery 2026: 5‑Day Summer Day Camp Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), in partnership with 10 universities, will offer this summer outreach program for middle and high school students. It’s a unique chance to get a first-hand look at the many career paths open in the agricultural sciences.
Unlike past AgDiscovery programs, this year will feature a 5-day program where students return home at the conclusion of each day. Applications must be made directly to the university, and you can find the contacts below.
Locations, Dates, and Contacts
| Location | Dates | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Alcorn State University | July 13-17 | Manola Erby, mcerby@alcorn.edu |
| Coppin State University | June 22-26 | Thavamani Rajapandi, trajapandi@coppin.edu |
| Delaware State University | July 6-10 | Harry Thayer, hthayer@desu.edu |
| Florida A&M University | July 19-24 | Carmen Lyttle-N'guessan, carmen.lyttlenguessa@famu.edu |
| Fort Valley State University | July 13-17 | Brou Kouakou, kouakoub@fvsu.edu |
| Iowa State University | July 13-17 | Alexis Campbell, alexish@iastate.edu |
| Prairie View A&M University | June 22-26 | TeneInger Abrom Johnson, tabrom-johnson@pvamu.edu |
| University of Arizona | June 8-12 | Dustin Sandberg, dustin.c.sandberg@usda.gov |
| University of Arkansas Pine Bluff | June 8-12 | Christopher Mathis, mathisc@uapb.edu |
| University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | June 22-26 | Robin Choudhury, robin.choudhury@utrgv.edu |
For more information, contact the AgDiscovery Program at agdiscovery@usda.gov.
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