Mission Statement

To provide opportunities for students to develop knowledge, competencies, skills, and attitudes in related areas for a future career, foster an interest in, or become a knowledgeable consumer of agriculture and natural resource products.

Major Upcoming Events

11/2

Agri-Science Open House

This is a great opportunity to come and learn more about what it is like to be enrolled in the Agri-Science and Technology program at Ledyard High School. Parents and students will have opportunities to see the classrooms and lab areas, meet teachers and current students and get answers to your questions right from the source. Although attendance is not required, we recommend that any student planning to apply to the program make every effort to attend this event with a parent.

*Postponed Until Further Notice*

Fall Career Development Events at Uconn

Teams of students from the Agri-Science program test their knowledge and skills in the areas of: landscape design, poultry science, meat judging or natural resources by competing against teams from other high school agriculture centers around the state. Teams that take 1st place at the state level have the opportunity to compete at the national level next October in Louisville, Kentucky.

11/9

Career Night at Uconn School of Ag 5:30 - 8:00

Agri-Science students are invited to an evening at Uconn to explore the opportunities and programs offered at the Uconn School of Agriculture Science. Sign up with ag advisors to attend. Transportation provided.

11/16

Annual Thanksgiving Feast 2:30 - 4:00

Students, teachers and special friends of the Agri-Science program gather for food, fellowship and fun, thankful for the good things the year has brought and in anticipation of the good things that lie ahead.

11/21

Advanced Leadership Conference

Selected members of the Ledyard Regional FFA will travel to the University of Connecticut, Storrs, for a day of workshops aimed at preparing them for possible leadership roles in their local FFA chapter.

11/29

Annual Holiday Poinsettia Sale -- 9:00 - 3:00

The doors of the Plant-Science classroom are opened to people from throughout the Ledyard community to come and buy the poinsettias that we’ve been growing all fall. We’ve got them in classic shades of red and white and we’re also bringing back the Red Glitter variety that has been so popular in recent years.