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Hitting it Out of the Park

Charlie Goode dreams of being a groundskeeper at a major league stadium. And his experience in the Agricultural Institute helped put him a big step closer.

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We are committed to the success of every one of our students.

That’s why the Ag Institute is more than just a two-year degree program. It’s a game-changer.

Whether you want to jump-start your agricultural career, return to the family farm or continue your education, AGI is for you. We offer six majors that open doors to hundreds of career opportunities. And our small class sizes mean that you’ll get invaluable one-on-one interaction with our faculty and staff experts, and unique hands-on learning experiences.

After two years, you’ll earn an Associate of Applied Science degree and be ready to hit the ground running.

These are some of the reasons our program is consistently ranked as one of the best in the country.

Join us and discover for yourself how AGI will change your life.

We’re here to help lead you in any direction you want to take. You may have your sights set on a particular career in the ag industry, or maybe you’ve been dreaming of starting your own business. Perhaps you’d like to bring new skills back to the family farm? If you want to gain more experience before settling into a career, we’ll help you find a great internship. Whatever path you choose, a degree from the Agricultural Institute will take you far.

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Ag Institute graduate Steve Valenscin, founder, and CEO of Growers in Garner, NC, says the two-year program allowed me to be laser-focused … it set me up on a faster trajectory to get out of school and into the workforce.”