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Cool jobs in agriculture are waiting for you!

Your ticket to great jobs in agriculture starts at Leeward Community College. A two-year Associate of Art degree in Plant Biology and Tropical Agriculture can help you get the job you want.

The field is wide open with many different opportunities and good-paying jobs! Let Leeward Community College provide you with solid education and training to succeed in Hawaii's diversified agriculture.

Mr. Got!

This is the descriptive text in the popup. Mr. Got is our Growing our Talent mascot! He will direct you to finding the iPad Mini entry form.

Mr. Got is our Growing our Talent mascot! Look for him on our website and he will direct you to finding the iPad Mini entry form. Mr. Got is our Growing our Talent mascot! He will direct you to finding the iPad Mini entry form.

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Did You Know!!!

Increasing worldwide population, changes in approaches to farming and the increasing demands of consumers have created daunting challenges and a wide range of career opportunities for the next generation of graduates that specialize in agriculture related fields.

About Hawaiʻi

The 2008-2018 Employment Outlook for Industries and Occupations predicts an increases in the number of jobs in the farming, forestry and fishing industries, life and physical sciences areas in Hawaiʻi. Specifically, it is predicted that there will be increased demand for biological and environmental science students.

Upcoming Events!

There are exciting agriculture-related events happening statewide. This is where you can find out what's happening. If you would like to contribute your organization's event to our calendar, please contact us.

Events:

Kāko’o ‘Ōiwi - Lo‘i Community Work Day

He'eia Wetland (Hoi) - Second Saturdays 8:30 am to noon. Put on your shoes or tabis and be prepared to get muddy! A water cooler will be provided, but bring your own water bottle or cup. A light lunch will be provided at the end of the day. Please RSVP at info@kakoooiwi.org

Science in Action

Science in Action gives high school students from grades 9 to12 access to UH Mānoa faculty and research facilities. Through hands-on activities and field trips, explore science fields such as botany, microbiological oceanography and marine biology. Visit outreach.hawaii.edu or email ochelp@hawaii.edu.

Summer Scholar Program

If you’re in grades 10 to 11, you can join the Summer Scholar Program and earn college credits during six weeks in the summer. Visit outreach.hawaii.edu or email ochelp@hawaii.edu.

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