Agricultural Education and Advocacy graduates are equipped with the tools to educate others in all areas of the agriculture industry. This four-year degree comes with a certification to teach agriculture in any U.S. public school — grades 5-12. However, this program is not limited to teacher certification, but toward the development of agriculture educators.

The University of Kentucky Agriculture Education and Advocacy undergraduate program is the first in the nation to have students presenting research at national, peer-reviewed research conferences on a consecutive basis. Research in multicultural education from faculty, graduate students and undergraduate students is the first-of-its-kind in the agricultural education profession. The program prides itself as a leader in "culture and cognition."

Agricultural Education and Advocacy students are provided the opportunity to student teach abroad, as collaborations are being established with Puerto Rico FFA. In addition, students participate in a plethora of service learning projects, such as the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment's Field Day, which attracts over 1,200 middle and high school youth. Our service learning opportunities landed the UK Agricultural Education Society to be recognized as the best chapter in the nation for community service at the National ATA Convention. Our students also conduct and present research at peer-reviewed research conferences across North America.

Our profession is in need of individuals who can assist in educating the growing population of consumers who are unaware of the agriculture, food and environmental issues that play a major role in the production and consumption of agriculture products.

Find more information here or contact Director of Undergraduate Studies Dr. Stacy Vincent.