Abstract:
The agricultural industry has become more sophisticated and, consequently, has a great need for talented employees. Attracting gifted and talented young people to the industry may be a solution to its current needs. A school such as the Virginia Governor's School for Agriculture can help attract such a talent base to the agricultural industry. The results include a definite trend toward more urban students participating since its inception in 2001. The majority of the students are white and female. The vast majority are currently enrolled in a postsecondary institution or plan to attend one. It was concluded that the Governor's School exposed gifted and talented students to the diversity of agriculture and increased their agricultural literacy. The Virginia Governor's School for Agriculture, and programs like it, can help interest and prepare gifted and talented students for the agricultural industry.
Keywords:
gifted, talented
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