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Agricultural Sciences 
Office: A-1019 Phone: (815) 729-9020 ext 2320
Chair: Dr.
Jim Ethridge |
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JJC’s Agriculture Department has a longstanding tradition
of providing a practical, quality education for students and community
members. JJC began the first-ever agriculture program offered by an Illinois
community college in 1954. Since then, the department has evolved into
four programs, agriculture business, agriculture and production management,
swine management and agriculture transfer, serving more than 200 students
each year. Students who would like full-time employment following graduation
can expect four to eight job opportunities from which to choose. Those
who transfer to a four-year institution will find that JJC credits are
accepted nationwide.
In addition to hands-on learning in many laboratory classes on campus,
JJC’s agriculture programs include a major on-the-job training component
which makes up nearly 25% of the credit required for the Associate in
Applied Science Degree. Students are placed in full-time internships (with
pay) nationwide and are supervised regularly on site by JJC staff.
JJC’s 100-acre, on-campus J.F. Richards Land Laboratory: Demonstration
and Research Farm contributes another practical component to students’
education by providing the opportunity to actively observe and participate
in on-farm research and demonstration trials. The Agriculture Department
also boasts an active Student Agriculture Association and a nationally
recognized Livestock Judging Team.
Agriculture students hail from within the district, throughout Illinois
and even outside of the state. For the convenience of these students,
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STUDENT AGRICULTURE ASSOCIATION
The Student Agriculture Association is a post-secondary agriculture student
organization (PAS). JJC is an active member of the Illinois and National
PAS. Its mission is to provide opportunities for individual growth, leadership
and career preparation. JJC ag students have the chance to compete in
contests, attend leadership conferences and hold state and national offices.
Students travel nationwide with expenses paid by JJC. Participation in
PAS makes students more competitive for scholarships and employment opportunities.
The association hosts many activities for students in which they may participate
throughout the academic year. The Annual Fall Get Acquainted Picnic takes
place at nearby Inwood Park and gives students a chance to socialize,
enjoy a game of softball and recognize scholarship winners. The 3-on-3
Basketball Tournaments are held twice a year and are just two of the several
social events sponsored by SAA/PAS. The Spring Livestock Judging Contest
brings in more than 25 4-H and FFA judging teams.
LIVESTOCK
JUDGING TEAM
JJC’s nationally competitive Livestock Judging Team competes in ALL nationally
sanctioned contests with all travel expenses paid. Team members attend
contests in Austin, MN, Madison, WI, Columbia City, IN, San Francisco,
CA, Kansas City, MO, Louisville, KY, Indianapolis, IN, Phoenix, AZ, Denver,
CO, Des Moines, IA, Houston, TX, and Fort Worth, TX.
For more information, contact Brad Angus at (815) 729-9020 ext 2272 or
bangus@jjc.edu .
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