Agriculture Technology Lesson at School in Kamchatka
Kamchatka Krai Launches Unique "Agroclass" Program to Boost Regional Agriculture
In a bid to strengthen its agricultural sector, Kamchatka Krai has launched the "Agroclass" program - an educational and practical initiative designed to train local farmers and agricultural workers in modern, efficient farming technologies and practices.
Contribution to Regional Agriculture
The Agroclass program offers students in grades 6-8 an additional educational course with a natural science focus, providing them with basic knowledge about the agrosphere. It aims to develop skills, introduce innovative agricultural techniques, and promote the sustainable development of the local agro-industrial complex.
Skill Development: Agroclass provides targeted training programs, workshops, and seminars to improve the competencies of local farmers and agricultural specialists.
Technology Adoption: It encourages the use of advanced farming technologies and best practices suitable for the climatic and soil conditions of Kamchatka Krai.
Support for Small and Medium Farms: The program particularly aids smallholder farmers by offering accessible education and resources, helping them increase productivity and profitability.
Development of New Agricultural Sectors: By promoting innovative approaches such as greenhouse farming, organic agriculture, and animal husbandry advancements, Agroclass contributes to diversifying and strengthening the regional agricultural profile.
Role in the National Project "Technological Ensurance of Food Security"
The Agroclass program supports the federal initiative aimed at increasing domestic food production and reducing dependence on imports by fostering technological upgrades and knowledge dissemination in agriculture.
Improving Food Security: Through skill enhancement and technology transfer, the program helps ensure a stable and sufficient supply of local agricultural products, thereby contributing to food security at the regional and national levels.
Integration with Broader Development Plans: The program works within the framework of Russia’s comprehensive strategies to modernize agriculture, improve resource efficiency, and enhance the competitiveness of the agro-industrial complex.
Looking Ahead
By 2027, the region plans to create three additional agro-technological platforms, further expanding the reach and impact of the Agroclass program. For now, the program is operating at a single school, the V. N. Roldugina Razdol'nenskaya Secondary School, in Kamchatka Krai.
The Agroclass program remains unique to Kamchatka Krai, offering students the opportunity to consciously choose their future profession in the agriculture sector and laying the foundation for the future of regional agriculture. These steps are directly aimed at solving the personnel issue in the local agro-industrial complex.
The Agroclass program, unique to Kamchatka Krai, is not only providing students with a natural science-focused educational course but also introducing them to innovative agricultural technologies and practices, shaping their future in the agriculture sector and tackling the personnel issue in the local agro-industrial complex, fostering a sustainable lifestyle incorporating modern technology in agriculture.
Through its efforts to modernize agriculture, improve resource efficiency, and enhance the competitiveness of the agro-industrial complex, the Agroclass program isAligning regional agricultural practices with national initiatives such as the National Project "Technological Ensurance of Food Security", aiming to promote technological upgrades, knowledge dissemination, and a secure national food supply while encouraging the adoption of sustainable, advanced farming technologies for local farmers.
