Agriculture Programs
Scholarship and Internship Programs
Empowering Native American youth with educational opportunities and hands-on experience.
Training & Certificate
Programs
Our training and certification programs include:
> Good Agriculture Practices (GAP) Certification
> Sustainable Agriculture Certification
> Introduction to State-Level Beekeeping Certification
Educational-Industry Ag Collaborations
Bridging agriculture with educational institutions and local industry for enhanced growth and innovation.
About Us
The Agricultural Program at the Thomas Entrepreneurship Hub offers a wide range of resources for students pursuing degree programs relating to agricultural science. Additionally, the program acts as a vital resource to local small farmers in the region and throughout North Carolina.
We provide hands-on learning experiences, helping students apply their knowledge in real-world settings. By collaborating with local farmers, the program fosters community growth, offering support and resources that enhance agricultural practices across North Carolina.
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What We Offer?
Agricultural Training
Agricultural training and certification programs are offered through the Thomas Entrepreneurship HUB. These programs are voluntary and aim to educate and provide certifications to local farmers on food safety and safe handling practices (GAP), sustainable agriculture, and beekeeping.
Equipment Sharing
The program offers specialized, shared equipment designed to support the development of small farming operations, giving farmers the tools they need to grow and succeed.
Ag Business Counseling
The program provides services, resources, and education on essential business functions in agriculture, helping farmers manage and grow their operations successfully.
Simulators
The Thomas Entrepreneurship HUB offers a state-of-the-art CAT® Simulator with SimScholars® online curriculum which provides a blended learning experience with a one-to-one connection to each simulator module. This program is in development and currently offers basic and advanced excavator training.
Celebrating Success:
Ag Certificate Program Graduates.
Congratulations to the latest cohort of the Ag Certificate Program, held at the Thomas Entrepreneurship HUB! These dedicated participants completed intensive training designed to empower agricultural entrepreneurs with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to grow and sustain their agribusiness ventures.
We’re proud of their commitment and excited to see the impact they’ll make in their communities and beyond.
Upcoming AGHub Events
Our Goals
Innovative Education for Local Farmers
To educate local farmers about the latest innovations and agricultural practices by utilizing research concepts provided by land grant institutions.
Supporting Farmers with Key Infrastructure
The program supports local farmers by providing valuable opportunities to access essential agricultural infrastructure, helping them enhance their operations and achieve greater success.
Promoting Agricultural Awareness and Opportunities
To promote awareness of how agriculture affects lives, focusing on Native American Youth, by providing mentoring and internship or scholarship opportunities in the agricultural sciences and related fields.
Counseling for Sustainable Agricultural Practices
To foster an environment where local farmers are counseled on the best practices of agriculture for the region with a focus on sustainability and conservation.
Access to Land and Equipment Funding
To provide access to funding opportunities for the purpose of purchasing land and equipment.
