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Ag-Discovery Program Research Paper

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I would like to have the opportunity to attend the Ag-Discovery Program at Kentucky State University because I am very interested in both Veterinarian Medicine and Agriculture. I would like to improve my knowledge and skills which will excel me in college and life. I have gained knowledge and numerous skills through 4H which have helped to shape my future career goals. I love attending conferences where I am able to network with people who share the same interests and common goals as me, gain new knowledge and experiences, and help point me towards the right path where I will benefit the most from.
I have a passion to learn more about Veterinarian Medicine and animal health as well as agriculture. I am currently using the 4-H Veterinarian Curriculum …show more content…

My ultimate goal is to work with exotic zoo animals, specifically working at Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom. Once I feel that it is the appropriate time, I would love to have the chance to open up my own mixed practice, focusing on lower prices and free clinics for people who have a hard time paying for the medical care of their animals; as well as work with local farmers and members of 4-H and FFA. I would also love to find time in my busy schedule to donate some of my time to local shelters when working at the Animal Kingdom. As well as once I open my own clinic, to work with the shelters so they have the opportunity to get the medical treatment for their animals at a low charge or no charge at all. As if this wasn’t enough to keep me busy I would like to own a small farm with a garden and a few different types of livestock to help educate the public on 4-H, FFA, livestock, and the agriculture community. One of the ways I plan on achieving the goal of educating the public is by having “A Day at The Farm” where the public can come and meet members of 4-H and FFA and learn firsthand about animals and the opportunities these organizations give to their members. I would also love to have the opportunity to travel to Africa and work with some of the animals on the preservations, and with some of the locals and help their livestock. This career …show more content…

I have volunteered and lead numerous sessions at different symposiums and conferences. Through the animal community service club I participated in many animal shelter collection drives where we collect items off of the shelter’s wish lists, sort, and then donate the supplies to numerous shelters across South Jersey. I have also competed in Avian Bowl for 4 years and was able to compete at the National 4H Poultry and Egg Conference in Louisville, KY in 2015. Avian Bowl is a double elimination contest where contestants must have a comprehensive knowledge of subject matter for several species of poultry, food safety, physiology, nutrition, eggs, and other subjects.
I plan to achieve my goals by working to the best of my abilities, and to participate in programs that will help me gain the knowledge I need in order to become an excellent veterinarian. I have been doing a lot of research into different program through 4H that will help me on my career path and have been applying to these different programs. I have also been researching colleges that I would like to attend, what programs they have to offer and if they would best fit my personality and career

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