A Day in the Life of an Agribusiness Student at WVU Parkersburg
What does it look like to balance farm life and college?
Follow BayleeJo Sims, a WVU Parkersburg Agribusiness student, as she starts her morning at home in rural West Virginia and commutes over an hour to campus for a full day of hands-on learning at the Riverhawk Farm and in the field.
From real farm visits to greenhouse work, the Agribusiness program blends classroom knowledge with practical experience to prepare students for careers in modern agriculture. Designed with commuter students in mind, the program allows Bailey to stay connected to her family farm while working toward her degree.
If you are interested in turning your passion into profit, the Associate of Applied Science in Agribusiness offers:
• Hands-on courses at the Riverhawk Farm
• Real-world farm and agribusiness experience
• Flexible scheduling for working and commuter students
• Skills for careers across the agriculture industry
Learn more about the Agribusiness program:
https://www.wvup.edu/agribusiness
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Chapters:
00:00 Good Morning with Baylee – Agribusiness Student
00:57 Meet Baylee!
01:20 Getting ready for the long commute
01:50 Driving to class
02:46 More about Baylee
03:50 Arriving at the First Farm
04:10 Coffee Stop Between Classes
04:25 Horticulture at the Riverhawk Farm
05:10 Back Home on the Farm
06:10 End of the Day