🥛 Did you know there are hundreds of careers in the dairy industry today — far beyond just farming?
Today, AGNITOR stopped by Gary Comer High School to introduce students to the wide range of career opportunities connected to the dairy industry — from food science and nutrition to marketing, engineering, business, and more.
To make it even sweeter, we wrapped up the conversation with a hands-on moment by making a warm pot of hot chocolate ☕️ because learning about food systems is always better when you can taste it.
Just another day of exposing students to the amazing possibilities in the AFNR industry 🌱
The future looks green!
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🌾 Shout-out to the cool kids of Naperville 203!
This was our 3rd year at Career Motive-8, and we had a blast connecting with over 1,200 students about careers in agriculture, food, and natural resources. 💚
From trivia games to sweet prizes The AGNITOR booth brought the fun and the learning!
Can’t wait to be back next year! 🙌
🚀 This past Friday, the Agnitor Program connected with 180 unstoppable sophomores at Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences (CHSAS)!
We explored the future of agriculture, from food innovation to next-gen careers, and reminded students there’s a place for everyone in the Ag, Food, and Natural Resource industry 🌾✨
Of course, we had to add a tasty twist with a live demo 🍴😋
Here’s to empowering the next generation of leaders
in every way 💪
04/23/2025
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04/16/2025
🐴VET SCIENCE WORKSHOP 🐴
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04/15/2025
We hope to see you on 4/22 or 4/23! Just 2 weeks away!!
04/15/2025
For youth looking towards a career in agriculture, specifically within the agronomy sector, the Illinois Extension Youth Crop Scouting Competition is a perfect stop along the way.
Not only can competition experience be added to a resume, but it is a unique opportunity for high school students interested in ag to work as a team and network with today’s university experts to explore today’s crop-related issues.
The 2025 one-day competition is open to 10 high school teams and happening on Aug. 4 in Champaign. Cash prizes awarded to the top four teams include $500, $300, $200, and $100.
The top two teams will also advance to represent Illinois at the regional competition hosted this year in Iowa.
🔗 Read about the Youth Crop Scouting Competition: https://extension.illinois.edu/news-releases/unmatched-field-knowledge-gained-illinois-extension-youth-crop-competition
🔗 Find full details and registration at https://go.illinois.edu/CropScouting. Space is limited, and registration is due by July 3.
04/15/2025
Spring into a new career with Illini FS! As we enter into planting season, we are looking for dedicated, hard-working individuals to join our team. If you are interested in learning more, visit illinifs.com/careers 🔴
04/14/2025
NEW CAREER CHAT ALERT! 🦋🐝
David’s current work focuses on supporting the Biology department’s work in biodiversity monitoring and ecological sampling through three core community science programs, the Illinois Butterfly Monitoring Network, the Illinois Odonate Survey, and the Calling Frog Survey. David leads the Nature Museum TEENS program, which engages 60 Chicago high schools students per year and provides paid training opportunities in ecology and environmental science.
Watch David’s chat on our YouTube or by visiting his volunteer webpage.
https://youtu.be/f2gckkx7lGo
https://agnitor.org/volunteers/profile-david-bild
04/11/2025
NEW CAREER CHAT ALERT! 🍃🌳 Hannah is an urban forester currently working as the Assistant City Forester of Highland Park. She graduated from DePaul University in 2019 with a BA in Environmental Studies and a minor is GIS. Her career has spanned many fields, from growing food on Chicago rooftops, to leading crews on tree pruning and removals. She has spoken at the Morton arboretum and various local conferences about the importance of urban forestry and the tools available to municipalities to manage their trees.
Watch Hannah’s chat on our YouTube or by visiting her volunteer webpage.
https://agnitor.org/volunteers/profile-hannah-kosiek
https://youtu.be/ZUurrClE8Dg
04/10/2025
🌱 The 2026 Windy City Harvest Apprenticeship Interest Form is now OPEN! 🌿
Ready to grow your future in urban agriculture? The Windy City Harvest Apprenticeship is a 9-month hands-on certificate program in sustainable farming, offered by the Chicago Botanic Garden in partnership with Richard J. Daley College.
Here’s how to get started:
1️⃣ Fill out the interest form: https://www.chicagobotanic.org/urbanagriculture/apprenticeship/certification
2️⃣ Attend one mandatory info session (sign up for a work shadow day there!)
3️⃣ Participate in your work shadow day to receive the official application link
4️⃣ Apply for spring 2026 admission at Daley College – deadline to apply is Dec 1
Let’s get growing! 🌿👩🏽🌾👨🏾🌾
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