AgTech expo introduces students to agriculture careers
An interactive expo in Yorkton showcased agricultural technology and career opportunities to over 600 local students.
April 14, 2025
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- Over 600 students attended AgTech Expo
- Event focused on agriculture technology careers
- Twelve interactive stations featured hands-on activities
- Volunteers shared real-world career experiences
- Cornerstone Credit Union partnered in the event
- Part of national thinkAG career education initiative
An AgTech Expo was held in Yorkton Wednesday as a vehicle to introduce Yorkton and area students to potential careers related to agriculture. “It’s very much career driven around agriculture and agriculture technology,” explained Leah Hermanson, Fund Development Manager with Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan (AITC-SK). Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan actually announced AgTech Expo as a partnership with Cornerstone Credit Union earlier this year as a collaboration which would “provide high school students with an immersive, hands-on experience exploring the latest career opportunities in agricultural technology and food production.” Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan (AITC-SK) is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to enhancing students’ understanding and appreciation of agriculture.
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