CLD’s Purdue Agriculture Initiative, presented in partnership with Purdue University, provides Indianapolis Youth Development students and supportive adults with the opportunity to engage in hands-on projects, learn more about the industry, tour Purdue’s campus and experience the School of Agriculture’s program.

Potential Career Fields: Agriculture Sciences Education & Communication, Applied Meteorology & Climatology, Aquatic Sciences, Botany & Plant Pathology, Botany, Crop Science, Entomology (Insect Biology), Farm Management, Fermentation Science, Forestry & Natural Resources, Natural Resources & Environmental Science, Science, Soil & Water Sciences, Technology, and Wildlife.

Purdue University Offers:

• Globally renowned faculty
• Undergraduate research opportunities
• Internships that advance your skills and establish career connections
• Study Abroad opportunities in hundreds of programs
• 40 + student organizations

Purdue College of Agriculture Facts & Stats:

• 150+ companies attend their Fall Career Fair
• Award more than $2.2 million in student scholarships yearly
• 96% of their 2020 graduates started their career or continued their education within a year
• 9:1 student to faculty ratio
• $48,337 beginning average salary for Purdue Agriculture Graduates