America’s Farmers support STEM grants for rural schools
There seems to be a constant barrage of information about STEM and increasing access to STEM education programs, however it often seems that these programs are targeted to more urban and suburban areas! But America's farmers and agricultural industries are taking a stance and further extending this support to the creating of STEM grants for rural schools. Learn more about […]
Read MoreLiving to Serve Grants
While many people associate the FFA with farming and professional development, the organization also has a mission to extend its reach into the broader community and environment through outreach opportunities. The Living to Serve Grant is one of the ways in which FFA is espousing its outreach mission! The Living to Serve Grant is now open for applications from FFA […]
Read MorePermaculture: You’ve Heard of It, But What the Heck Is It?
Permaculture - what is it other than a different sounding term that many of us have no clue about? If you guessed that it has something to do with gardening, STEM and/or the environment, you would be correct! Learn about the history and potential of permaculture in the excerpt below from Modern Farmer. Maybe it came up during a dinner […]
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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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