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The Agricultural Education Center features a spacious lobby, an innovation lab, a combined classroom and conference room, a laboratory, a student lounge, faculty offices, a kitchenette, and designated space for future expansion.

The space is dedicated entirely to agriculture, opening the door to hosting more community-based programs such as local 4-H and FFA chapters, as well as agricultural industries.

The new building will attract more students to IVCC, demonstrating the college’s commitment to investing in their education. In turn, this growth benefits our local agricultural industries by helping IVCC cultivate the next generation of skilled workers.

The IVCC Agricultural Education Center demonstrates to both the community and students that IVCC is keeping pace with, and potentially surpassing, other educational institutions in agriculture education.

The classroom/conference room provides students with a space to collaborate, work together, and study on campus—an important factor in keeping them engaged and connected to campus life. The collaborative space will provide access to classroom technology as well as a designated quiet area for studying and group work.

The classroom/conference room provides the ag program with a space to host conferences on campus, accommodating both local groups and external organizations.

The classroom/conference room features a movable partition that can be opened to accommodate larger groups.

As students approach the Innovation Lab, they’re greeted by large, rustic barn doors that slide open smoothly, inviting them into a space buzzing with creativity and invention. The warm, wooden texture of the doors contrasts with the sleek, modern interior beyond, symbolizing a bridge between tradition and innovation. These iconic doors set the tone for the lab — a welcoming gateway to hands-on exploration, collaboration, and discovery.

Once inside the Innovation Lab, students have the opportunity to explore cutting-edge technology and engage in immersive virtual learning experiences that foster creativity and hands-on problem solving.

The lab space combines a traditional setup—with microscopes and worktables—with cutting-edge agricultural equipment and the latest methodologies used in the industry.

The lab is right next to the agricultural plots enhancing the learning experience by making it easy to apply theory directly to practice with hands-on learning. 

The design thoughtfully integrates IVCC’s distinctive branding colors throughout the space, creating a cohesive and recognizable environment that reflects the college’s identity.

Complementing this, the architecture draws inspiration from natural and agricultural elements, evident in features such as the wood-paneled ceilings in the lobby. These warm, organic materials not only enhance the aesthetic appeal but also evoke a connection to the region’s agricultural heritage, fostering a welcoming and grounded atmosphere for students, staff, and visitors alike.

The new Agricultural Education Center was designed to provide students with a space to stay on campus, study, eat a snack or lunch, and connect with fellow agriculture students.

The courtyard provides agricultural students with an additional space to study or collaborate outdoors. Equipped with tables, the area offers a comfortable environment for group work or quiet study. These tables also give students a “front row” view of the research plots located just behind the Agricultural Education Center, offering a direct connection between their learning space and hands-on agricultural research.