Lebanon Regional Agricultural Science & Technology Center

Welcome to the Lebanon Regional Agricultural Science & Technology Center

Announcements

Pampered Chef Fundraiser

See an Ag student to order something

Everything is due April 23rd.

FFA Chapter Public Speaking Results: March 2012The results of the FFA Public Speaking competition are: Creed: 1st, Sierra Abate

Extemporaneous Speaking: 1st Katarina Woronik, 2nd Grace Schultz;

Prepared Speaking: 1st Katarina Woronik, 2nd Molly Stanavage.

The top students will be moving on to the district competition. Congratulations to all our participants.

Click here to view a video about our program.

Introduction

FYI, agriculture isn't just farming anymore; it's much more. According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, the definition of agriculture is "the science, art, or practice of cultivating the soil, producing crops, and raising livestock". However, agriculture doesn't stop there. Our program teaches students about the science and technology behind agriculture. Students can learn about plants, animals, natural resources or mechanics.

Mission

The mission of the Agricultural Science program is to provide instruction leading to a career in agriculture upon completion of high school or to prepare students for entrance into a two or four year college.

What is Agricultural Science & Technology?

Agriculture Science & Technology is an elective course within the total curriculum of Lyman Memorial High School. The program consists of instruction, supervised agricultural experience, and leadership development through the FFA. The program is available for high school students from the following sending towns: Lebanon, Hebron, Salem, Bozrah, Hampton, Andover, Scotland, Baltic, Sprague, Chaplin, Colchester, Canterbury, Marlborough, & Franklin.

Cost & Transportation

In accordance with state statutes, cost of tuition and travel from communities served by the Agricultural Science Center is paid by the local education agency. There is no tuition or transportation cost to the student.

How to Apply

Contact the guidance department to obtain an application or you can download the application here. Students with a sincere interest in agriculture will be considered.

About Our Program

There are three areas of instruction in the program. They are as follows:

Classroom, laboratory and field instruction: It is in these areas that students learn the technical information necessary and its practical application.
Supervised Agricultural Experience: All students enrolled in the Agricultural Science and Technology program are expected to have some practical experience in some phase of agriculture. This experience may be on a farm or as an employee in an agricultural business, such as a stable repair, veterinarian’s assistant, green house worker, landscaper, or any other ag-related business. This experience is supervised by an adult and is a requirement of the program.
FFA: Participation in this youth organization acts as an extension of classroom instruction. The FFA program teaches leadership, citizenship, cooperation and skill development. Local chapters which are affiliated with the State and National organizations conduct activities which provide additional experience in group discussion, conduct of a meeting, human relationships and skill development competition.

Lebanon Ag Science in the News

Jan. 25, 2012:

http://www.remindernews.com/article/2012/01/23/lyman-memorials-vo-ag-program-receives-donated-engines

Nov. 9, 2011

Little-known-Ag program fosters future farmers at Lyman High:

http://www.norwichbulletin.com/carousel/x54278225/Little-known-Ag-program-fosters-future-farmers-at-Lyman-High#axzz1dJjGaXlH

Sept. 14, 2011

http://www.remindernews.com/article/2011/09/14/lyman-teacher-seeks-donations-to-furnish-new-ag-course

June 28, 2011

http://www.remindernews.com/article/2011/06/27/lyman-installs-new-fruit-orchard

Lyman Memorial High School 917 Exeter Rd., Lebanon, CT