BLUE MOUNTAIN PRECISION AGRICULTURE MOBILE UNIT GRANT

Goal: Major goals of this project are; Promote PA via the use of a mobile unit to visit high schools, FFA groups, and community events;Partner with CTE teachers to create PA curriculum modules for use in HSs;Partner with OSU faculty and industry partners to provide paid summer internships for HS students; and Integrate use of PMAL and PA technologies into BMCC Ag classes.Objectives of this project are:- Engage students in use of state-of-the-art PA tools and equipment.- Increase regional HS CTE student participation in dual credit coursework in Agriculture.- Regional HS students continue on an Agriculture pathway and enroll in BMCC's program.- The project provides the region's Hispanic HS CTE students with opportunities to learn more about how farming is creating career opportunities in PA.- Provide professional development to CTE teachers and FFA sponsors on use of PA tools.