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Penn State to Launch Animal Ag Apprenticeship in 2023

Lancaster Farming

November 22, 2022

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Summary

Penn State is set to launch an Animal Science Apprenticeship Program in the spring of 2023, aimed at training individuals for careers in integrated swine farms, large dairy farms, and egg-processing operations. This initiative was highlighted during a visit by Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding to a local hog farm.

Why this matters for apprenticeships

This new apprenticeship program represents an important step in addressing workforce needs within the agricultural sector. By providing hands-on training in animal agriculture, it helps create a skilled workforce essential for the industry's growth and sustainability.

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