SEEAG Opens "Fields of Innovation in Agriculture Research Competition" To High School Students
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VENTURA, Calif. - Californer -- Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture (SEEAG) has opened registration for its first "Fields of Innovation in Agriculture Research Competition." The competition is open to Ventura County high school students in grades 10 through 12 who are curious about agriculture, STEM careers and real-world problem solving.

The competition theme is "Water in Agriculture." It requires students to research agricultural water challenges, explore STEM-related careers, create a research abstract and prepare a poster presentation.

The six-week online competition begins March 9 on Canvas. It culminates in a showcase event on May 2 at CSU Channel Islands, where students will present their work to agricultural professionals serving as judges, and as part of the 18th Annual CSUCI Student Research Conference.

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"The May 2 event is an opportunity for students to network with local ag and environment industry professionals and showcase their research alongside University students," says Caitlin Paulus Case, SEEAG executive director. "This inaugural competition marks the beginning of what we hope will become an annual event, with growing opportunities for students in Santa Barbara County next year."

Selected students will be recognized with scholarships and potential internship opportunities.

"There is an urgent need for a skilled, top-level agricultural workforce who can continue the strong farming heritage in Ventura County," says Camille Graham, SEEAG's STEM program coordinator. "A career in agriculture requires not only knowledge of the land and crops, but a multitude of science, business and management skills.""

Free competition registration closes February 27. For more information and to register, go to www.seeag.org/seed-to-story/stem-research-competition.

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SEEAG is seeking sponsors for the competition and SEEAG's STEM program, as well as donations for its general scholarship fund where competition scholarship awards will be drawn.

For questions about participating in the competition or for those interested in sponsoring or donating, contact Carmille Graham at camille@seeag.org.

Since 2008, SEEAG has provided 100% free, hands-on agricultural education to tens of thousands of students and families throughout Ventura, Santa Barbara, and surrounding counties. SEEAG's STEM Careers Pathways in Agriculture program immerses middle and high school students in the diverse world of agriculture, offering them hands-on experience in agronomy, technology, and engineering through classroom labs and real-world exposure during field trips.