Sigma Alpha is a professional sorority dedicated to promoting Women in Agriculture. Members develop professional development skills and are encouraged to strive for achievement in scholarship, leadership, and pursuing careers in agriculture. Sigma Alpha is also involved in several agricultural organizations including Oregon Women for Agriculture (OWA), Ag in the Classroom, and Ag fest. This past fall Sigma Alpha also held a pumpkin carving philanthropy and donated pumpkins to Trillium Children’s Farm Home, a local campus that provides mental and behavioral healthcare to children. If you are interested in becoming a member of Sigma Alpha recruitment is held every fall and spring term.
Volunteering for Ag in the Classroom: Ag in the Classroom (AITC) is a program that teaches elementary students the importance of agriculture through classroom presentations and activities. During winter term, Sigma Alpha members volunteer for AITC as a service project. Each member completes at least six hours of service to help prepare the presentations for AITC.
Ag fest: Ag fest is an activity filled festival where children can experience agriculture. During Ag fest Sigma Alpha helps with the Ag in the classroom booth. This is a way for Sigma Alpha to help introduce agriculture to the next generation.
Oregon Woman for Agriculture (OWA): Each year OWA holds a fundraiser where members help set up, serve, sell auction items, and clean up. Each month a designated Sigma Alpha member attends an OWA meeting and brings information back to the sorority.