Sauk Valley Community College has virtual ag education course for high schoolers

January 05, 2023 at 2:30 pm CST

Sauk Valley Community College planted its first crop of sunflowers in 2022 to expand and diversify the ag program’s curriculum and production experience for students. (Shaw Local News Network photo/Alex T. Paschal/credit)

DIXON, Ill. — Sauk Valley Community College will offer a virtual Agriculture Education class beginning Tuesday, Jan. 17. The class is open to high school students.

The class will teach agriculture education to students who are interested in becoming ag science teachers.

Seven students are receiving a tuition waiver based on their application. Paid internship opportunities are available to the program’s students.

To enroll, students can speak to their school’s guidance counselor or visit svcc.edu/ag.