Intro to Ag
Intro to Ag is an exciting new Transition Year (TY) programme developed by Agri Aware in partnership with Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board (LOETB). The programme aims to introduce all students to the important role agriculture plays in both employment and food production, as well as the diverse roles available in the agri-food sector.
With strong links to Agricultural Science and Biology, Intro to Ag offers an interdisciplinary and hands-on learning experience. Students will engage in research, group work and independent study, all while gaining real-world insights into agricultural careers.
Introduction
The programme is designed specifically for the dynamic requirements needed for the Transition Year programme. It has been structured to allow teachers and students to complete bite-sized modules in 1 or 2 classes where needed, with the opportunity to complete as much of the programme as you like.
Meet the Inaugural Intro to Ag winners
In May, Agri Aware and LOETB were joined by local TD’s and councillors in celebrating the inaugural Intro to Ag Schools Day, a day set out to recognise each school’s achievements in the programme. Students involved in the pilot of the programme showcased the projects they created as part of their learning – with a wide array of projects on display covering topics from challenges facing the agri-food sector to farm safety.
The winners of the Intro to Ag programme were Jack Hyland, Conor O’Shea, Lennon Conroy and Jack Kelly from Clonaslee College, with their project titled ‘Issues in Agriculture’.
In 2026, Agri Aware and LOETB look forward to welcoming schools to its Schools Day to showcase the best of what the programme offers to students as it goes national for the first time.
Be the first to know about the next season of the programme by completing this quick expression of interest.
Registration Form
The objectives of the programme include:
- Develop a deeper understanding of Agricultural Science
- Discover career paths in the agri-food sector
- Consider Agricultural Science as a Leaving Certificate subject
Chapters that students will engage with:
- Farming Smart
- Love Your Livestock
- Ground Work
- Sow, Grow, Know
- Farming For the Future
- Project Preparation
