Indiana Ag & Technology Classes Visit Castongia Tractor

RENSSELAER, Ind. – Job placements in agriculture continue to be a hot topic across the industry, but the Indiana Agriculture & Technology School is preparing students for the workforce by providing hands-on opportunities. Castongia Tractor hosted two Indiana Ag & Tech Classes to share career paths at an equipment dealership and to give advice on job applications and interview preparation. 

The day started with a quick tour of the facilities and a presentation about the history of John Deere and Castongia Tractor. The Castongia team introduced the different departments and positions available at the dealership. Once the presentation concluded, the students split into four groups and rotated through service-focused stations in the shop. They played a Parts and Tools Identification game, spent time learning about technology and resources available to Service Technicians, learned about row crop planters, and learned about maintaining and leveling a mower deck. 

Service Technicians are in high demand across the agricultural industry, especially as technology and computerization continue to increase. It’s important to share more about these career paths in the equipment industry with high school and intermediate students to spark an interest in the field. 

The Indiana Agriculture & Technology School is an Indiana state-wide high school program with satellite campuses across the state. Two classes from the St. Joseph’s College location visited the Castongia Tractor store in Rensselaer.