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Students
in the Integrated Pesticide Management course taught by Greg
McGlinch tour TruPointe Cooperative
learning about safety, regulations,
and proper application procedures for agricultural pesticides.
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Wright State
Lake Campus Agriculture Program Growing to Meet Local Needs
The Wright State University Lake Campus Agriculture program was
established in 2009 to meet the local needs in training individuals for
career opportunities in the broad field of agriculture, ranging from
farm production and business services to food manufacturing. The
campus currently offers a Certificate in Farm Management, an Associates
of Technical Study in Agriculture, and a Bachelors of Technical and
Applied Studies in Agriculture. The Lake Campus is somewhat
unique in that few colleges offer the opportunity for students to
advance through various levels of a degree (2+2 format) all at one
location. The program also benefits from the strong support of
the local agricultural industry from guest speakers, adjunct
professors, and tour locations. This direct application of
material is useful to students that desire a hands-on relevant
education. Each semester, the campus offers a variety of
coursework ranging from animal science and crop production to
agricultural business and food science courses.
With the support of Senator Keith Faber and Representative Jim Buchy,
the Lake Campus has expanded staffing and course offerings in
agriculture to better meet local needs. According to Associate
Professor, Dr. Greg Homan, "A grant was awarded to better position our
programs by hiring Greg McGlinch as our Agriculture Program Coordinator
and the development of a variety of expanded course
offerings." New courses currently being offered or under
development include: Animal Health and Physiology, Engineering
Applications in Agriculture, Weather, Climate and Crop Growth,
Agriculture Finance, Integrated Pest Management. The campus is
currently serving its largest incoming classes studying agriculture and
anticipates further expansion to serve this growing local need and
strong support from local employers seeking graduates.
The Lake Campus will be holding an Open House on Thursday, November,
20th from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Potential students can learn about
agriculture and food science degree options along with the wide array
of opportunities offered at the Lake Campus. For more information
on the Lake Campus Agriculture Program, contact Greg McGlinch, Program
Coordinator, at 419-586-0810
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