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Micayla Linkous: Intern Spotlight

I will never forget my internship with Ruppert Landscape. Over the course of this past summer, I've gained so much knowledge and love within the industry. I will take this information with me throughout this upcoming school year.

I was employed at Ruppert Landscapes, Frederick, in the maintenance division branch. Ruppert Landscape typically targets more HOA properties than large-scale commercial properties. Over the summer I learned that will not always be the case. With Fredericks branch specifically, Ruppert wants to target more commercial properties. A typical day in the field at Ruppert no matter if it's HOA or commercial consists of mowing, line trimming, pruning, and details. My responsibility on every job site was to line trim. Each crewman had an assigned job on each site to make things easier.

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Roar, Turtle, Roar.

If you want to be recognized as a professional in your field backed by credentialing and education from the University of Maryland, apply to the Institute of Applied Agriculture (IAA).  We’ll provide the entrepreneurial, technical, leadership and communication skills you’ll need to work in and manage successful agricultural enterprises, including golf courses, food systems, sports fields, landscaping companies, and farm operations and markets, and nonprofits. You'll benefit from the individualized attention provided by a small program along with the advantages of belonging to a world-class research university. 

Apply by January 5 for Spring 2025.

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Prospective Students

Two Years.

Careers Grow Here.

The Institute of Applied Agriculture (IAA) offers a two-year academic certificate program within the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR) at the University of Maryland, College Park.

The IAA provides students with the entrepreneurial, technical, and leadership skills needed to manage profitable agricultural enterprises, including golf courses, sports fields, landscaping companies, and farming operations.

Students enjoy the benefits of a small program along with the advantages of belonging to a world-class research university and living on or near campus in College Park. Apply Today!

Current Students

Welcome!

We encourage students to connect with us on social media, stay up-to-date with the IAA Student Handbook and course materials, get involved with student organizations, and take advantage of the various networking opportunities that are available.

Alumni

Stay Connected. 

Our program strives to keep the communication lines open with our alumni and connect current students with our extensive network.

IAA alumni are leaders, entrepreneurs, and exceptional mentors to the next generation of green industry professionals.

If you are an IAA alumni and wish to join us at a fundraising golf tournament, host an IAA intern, join our mailing list, or volunteer to share your story of success, please connect with us.

Scholarships

These scholarships are only available for students of the Institute of Applied Agriculture (IAA). Funds are awarded directly through the IAA. Please download, read, and fill out the form carefully, then submit your completed application to Room 2123 of Jull Hall.

Please note: there is one application form which covers multiple IAA scholarships. The annual due dates are December 15 for Spring scholarship applications, and May 31 for Fall applications. Download the IAA's scholarship application using the link below.

IAA Scholarship Application

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