FFA Launches “FFA Today” on RFD-TV
Ever wanted to know more about or even be introduced to what all this organization does? Well, now you can tune in to learn on your radio! This January, FFA announced a new student-led initiative called FFA Today. Learn more about this program in the excerpt below from RFD-TV. Student-led national television program premiered on January 7at 7 p.m. ET […]
Read MoreWorld’s first autonomous orchard sprayer unveiled
Robotics meets agriculture and eases some of the hard work associated with maintaining and orchard. Now, orchard owners and growers can more easily maintain their crops with an autonomous sprayer! Learn more about this exciting technological advance in the excerpt below from AgDaily. With today’s technology, autonomy in agriculture is no longer a far off idea. California-based Crinklaw Farm Services Inc. has […]
Read MoreChina's Moon mission sees first seeds sprout
With all of the current buzz about conquering space as the next frontier, one of the most pressing issues other than the lack of oxygen, has been determining the best methods to produce food in outer space including places like the moon. A recent Chinese mission to the moon has done just that and has witnessed the first seeds to […]
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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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MIND Research Institute
Mission MIND Research Institute’s mission is to ensure that all students are equipped to solve the world’s most challenging problems. STEM Education Initiatives Through MIND’s uniquely visual, non-language-based approach to teaching math — delivered through the ST Math instructional software — over 800,000 students across the country are deeply understanding math, developing perseverance and problem-solving skills, and becoming life-long learners […]
Read MoreView AllPepsiCo
PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $63 billion in net revenue in 2015, driven by a complementary food and beverage portfolio that includes Frito-Lay, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Quaker and Tropicana. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including 22 […]
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