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Agriculture Science & Technology Academy
What we do
The Walter Gerlach Livestock Show produced over $1.5 million dollars in scholarships for students last year.
Additional scholarships were awarded totaling over $375,000 from San Antonio Livestock Show, Houston Livestock Show, Texas State Fair, National FFA, Texas FFA, Dick Wallrath FFA Scholarship Texas A&M, Texas Tech. - AG. Endowed & Presidential Scholarship Texas Farm Bureau and the San Antonio Rotary Club.
We offer dual credit courses, allowing students to earn college credit while still in high school.
Certifications
- Texas Beef Quality Assurance Certification
- Texas State Floral Certification
- American Welding Society Certification
- Hunter Safety Certification
- Boater Education Certification
- Certified Veterinary Assistant Certification.
Internships
We offer a practicum class with local agriculture businesses which include veterinarians, landscapers, florists, and feed mills.
Application Timeline
- November 18, 2024: Online application opens
- January 21, 2025: Deadline to submit applications
- January 31, 2025: Acceptance/waitlist letters emailed
- February 7, 2025: Deadline for families to accept/decline
Open Houses
- December 10, 2024: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
- January 9, 2025: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Mission
The mission of the Agriculture Science & Technology Academy is to provide a hands-on, rigorous education that will equip students for their postsecondary choices. We will focus on responsibility, integrity, and leadership develop- ment through our courses by providing students real world experiences in the fields of Agribusiness, Animal & Plant Sciences, Agricultural Engineering, Environmental & Natural Resources and Veterinary Medicine.
