NC State Agricultural Institute

NC State Agricultural Institute The Ag Institute at NC State University is ranked #1 for hands-on 2-year agricultural programs.

The Agricultural Institute (AGI) is part of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) at NC State. Its primary purpose is to provide students with the practical experience needed to be productive in the many careers within the Agricultural Industry. At the Agricultural Institute, you'll focus your studies on nine possible majors and hundreds of career opportunities; and you'll be armed with a 2-year Associate of Applied Science degree from NC State to hit the ground running!

Pet lovers, this one's for you! Your furry, scaly and feathered friends can make their mark right now in the Pack Pets C...
03/25/2026

Pet lovers, this one's for you! Your furry, scaly and feathered friends can make their mark right now in the Pack Pets Challenge, open from 6–8 p.m.! Here's how to enter on Facebook to help us win a $1,000 bonus: 1️⃣ Find the post about this challenge on the page. 2️⃣ Comment on that post with a photo of your Pack pet. 3️⃣ Make sure to tag or mention us in your comment!

It’s NC State Day of Giving, and for the next 24 hours, you can literally make your mark 📍 on the Agricultural Institute...
03/25/2026

It’s NC State Day of Giving, and for the next 24 hours, you can literally make your mark 📍 on the Agricultural Institute! We’re rallying as a Pack to support the programs and people that make NC State extraordinary. Give now and join the : https://dayofgiving.ncsu.edu/

Despina Strates had an "inkling that she wanted to do something in agriculture" post high school, and when she found the...
03/13/2026

Despina Strates had an "inkling that she wanted to do something in agriculture" post high school, and when she found the Ag Institute, she found a way to explore that passion.

We're grateful to have her in our program!

https://cals.ncsu.edu/news/finding-a-place-in-agriculture/

Spring has sprung and the AGI is in full recruiting mode for the next generation of successful students. Our enrollment ...
03/11/2026

Spring has sprung and the AGI is in full recruiting mode for the next generation of successful students. Our enrollment window is open until JUNE 1st.

Do you know of a student interested in studying in a hands-on environment from the most passionate and innovative educators of agriculture? If you do, please tell them there is time to opt in for the Fall of 2026.

We have Spend-A-Day at State visits available through our website in the Visit Us section. Reach out to our AGI team with any questions. Go Pack!

Day at the Doak is back! Come spend the afternoon with us on 4/11, and hear all about what the AGI has to offer. We will...
02/12/2026

Day at the Doak is back!

Come spend the afternoon with us on 4/11, and hear all about what the AGI has to offer. We will have a campus tour, lunch, and a short presentation about the program. A meal, your ticket, and a t-shirt are included in the ticket price.

Register at the link below. We hope to see you there!

Come see us at the Southern Farm Show! We are in the equipment tent from Wednesday-Friday!!
02/04/2026

Come see us at the Southern Farm Show! We are in the equipment tent from Wednesday-Friday!!

The Agricultural Institute will be at the Southern Farm Show next week, February 4th-6th, at the NC State Fairgrounds in...
01/30/2026

The Agricultural Institute will be at the Southern Farm Show next week, February 4th-6th, at the NC State Fairgrounds in the Equipment tent.
Learn about our program and see what AGI has to offer you!

The AGI Club will also be selling shirts and hats at our booth. Hats come in 3 colors: red, khaki, and camo. Shirts only come in red, short sleeves.

We cannot wait to see you there!

Spring 2026 AGI Spend-A-Day-At-State visits are now available to register for! Come learn more about what we have to off...
01/20/2026

Spring 2026 AGI Spend-A-Day-At-State visits are now available to register for! Come learn more about what we have to offer, tour the campus, and enjoy howling cow ice cream. We can't wait to meet you!

Register today: https://apply.ncsu.edu/portal/agi-spend-a-day

We are excited to invite you to the Alumni and Friends Reception hosted by the NC State Department of Horticultural Scie...
12/15/2025

We are excited to invite you to the Alumni and Friends Reception hosted by the NC State Department of Horticultural Science during the Green & Growin’ show in Greensboro, NC, next month. While we know you are not from the Horticultural Science Department, as an AGI graduate working in the industry, we would love to welcome you to this special evening to connect, celebrate, and advance our field.

This free event will bring together CALS leadership, faculty, students, and nursery and landscape professionals from across the state. Join us to hear about the latest college updates, research innovations, and new plant releases. Enjoy light refreshments, a cash bar, door prizes, and great networking with fellow Wolfpack alumni and industry leaders shaping the future of horticulture.

Event at a Glance:
Date: Thursday, January 22
Time: 4:30 pm- 6:00 pm
Location: Greensboro Complex- ACC Hall of Champions-1921 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, North Carolina 27403

Register at the link or using the QR code in the post!

We hope you can join us and look forward to seeing you there!

Thank you to everyone who showed up and participated in the AGI Poster Presentation!
12/10/2025

Thank you to everyone who showed up and participated in the AGI Poster Presentation!

Thank you to all the companies that showed up to support our AGI Students for the 11th Annual AGI Luncheon!
12/10/2025

Thank you to all the companies that showed up to support our AGI Students for the 11th Annual AGI Luncheon!

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Box 7642
Raleigh, NC
27695

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+19195153248

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