Agricultural Youth Opportunities: A Journey to Future Career Success
Agriculture is one of the fastest growing industries in the United States with careers encompassing everything from computer science to biology and engineering. No matter what type of job opportunities you may be looking for, you can probably find a way to work within the field of agriculture. The National FFA Organization is one of many organizations that can be […]
Read MoreVeterans find healing, purpose in farming, with USDA aid
Veterans returning from overseas or disconnecting from the armed forces may spend a bit of time searching for there next career option as they transition into the civilian world. One option that is becoming more and more popular is farming - a profession that has given many veterans an avenue for healing and purpose finding. Learn more about how the […]
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Social Media Strategist
Overview Social media strategists develop manage and track internet content on their employer’s social media pages. Because of the popularity of social media, social media strategists play a crucial role in defining agriculture’s brand to the masses. What responsibilities will I have? Familiarity with existing social media outlets and commitment to knowledge of new outlets Write effective content for the […]
Read MoreView AllAgriculture Journalist
Overview Agricultural journalists report and write features that will be found relevant by those involved in agriculture, but stories may also be seen by non-ag readers. What responsibilities will I have? Plan and produce web and print articles that report current trends in agriculture Develop new business sources for articles and creates special reports as needed. May assist in the […]
Read MoreView AllAgriculture Education
Overview An Agricultural Science Teacher is responsible for the education of agriculture, food science, and natural resources for students. Using these topics, agricultural science teachers can give students vital skills that are important in the ag industry. These skills include: math, science, leadership, technology, communications, and management. They can also go the extra step in providing strong agricultural education by advising […]
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Dr. Taylor Wallace
Taylor C. Wallace, PhD, CFS, FACN is a Principal Consultant at the Think Healthy Group and a Professor in the Department of Nutrition and Food Studies at George Mason University. Prior to founding the Think Healthy Group, Dr. Wallace served as the Senior Director of Science Policy and Government Relations at the National Osteoporosis Foundation and previously in senior leadership […]
Read MoreView AllDr. Robb Fraley
Dr. Robert Fraley is executive vice president and chief technology officer at Monsanto. He has been with the company for more than 35 years, and currently oversees the company’s global technology division which includes plant breeding, plant biotechnology, ag biologicals, ag microbials, precision agriculture and crop protection. Often recognized as the father of agricultural biotechnology, Dr. Fraley developed the first […]
Read MoreView AllDr. Celeste Clark
Dr. Celeste A. Clark is a retired senior executive of Kellogg Company where she was a member of the Global Executive Management Team, and had an accomplished career spanning nearly 35 years in the food industry. She was responsible for leading the development and implementation of health, nutrition and regulatory science initiatives, and working globally to ensure consistency in approach and implementation within regulatory guidelines. One […]
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American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture
The mission of the Ag Foundation is building awareness, understanding, and a positive public perception of agriculture through education. The Ag Foundation creates resources for educators and volunteers that help learners of all ages understand where their food comes from and who grows it. With most consumers three to four generations removed from the farm, it is critical that we […]
Read MoreView AllNational FFA Organization
The National FFA Organization is a national youth organization of 649,355 student members as part of 7,859 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The organization is supported by 225,891 alumni members in 1,934 local Alumni chapters throughout the U.S. The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of […]
Read MoreView AllAgriculture Future of America
For a young person, the world is full of choices – from schools and degrees to careers and beyond. Navigating this space can be difficult. Agriculture Future of America is here to help by connecting college students to opportunities and professionals in agriculture and food. Post-college, AFA facilitates experiences with a young professional network that promotes lifelong learning. All of […]
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