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March 8th marks National Agriculture Day. It falls during National Ag Week, March 4-10, 2012, a time when producers, agricultural associations, corporations, universities, government agencies and countless others across America gather to recognize and celebrate the abundance provided by agriculture.

The National Ag Day program believes that every American should:

1. understand how food, fiber and renewable resource products are produced
2. value the essential role of agriculture in maintaining a strong economy
3. appreciate the role agriculture plays in providing safe, abundant and affordable products
4. acknowledge and consider career opportunities in the agriculture, food, fiber and renewable resource industries.

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Two National Faculty Development Workshops to be offered in June 2012. Mark your calendar now for one or both of these workshops from AgrowKnowledge. Click here for a description and location.

Registration for each workshop will be $100; however, the registration will include: lodging, food, and up to $500.00 in a travel stipend.

If you want to be on a mailing list to receive more details, Please email Dr. Rick Parker, Director & PI. Also watch the AgrowKnowledge website for more details.

AgCareers.com is excited to bring you internship opportunities currently available on our website from our valued partners! In order to apply to these internships you do not have to be a member of AgCareers.com. Simply click on the corresponding link with each company bio, you'll be directed to a listing of current listings from that company. Within that list you'll find internship openings, click the title to view the internship, then use 'Apply to This Position' to send your resume!

Agrium Wholesale - Agrium is driven by growth, whether it is to improve the performance of crops that feed the world responsibly, grow their business, their market share or their earnings. Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Agrium is one of the world's largest nutrient and fertilizer producers. They encourage their employees to grow within their roles as they continue to pursue new ways to make Agrium a great place to work.

Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc - Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., a DuPont company, is the world's leading developer and supplier of advanced plant genetics to farmers worldwide. With headquarters in Des Moines, Iowa, Pioneer develops, produces and markets a full line of top-quality seeds and forage and grain additives and provides services to customers in nearly 70 countries.

While resumes are probably the most important way to get recognized by a human resource professional, many people overlook the cover letter and the benefits it can provide to your job search. Your cover letter may not always get read, but in the instances that it does it can give you the competitive edge. Always include a cover letter when you send your resume, unless you are specifically asked not to include it.

Cover letters can serve many purposes. Some of the greatest benefits include describing in more detail while you are a fit for the job; giving more in-depth examples of work experience; explaining any employment gaps that you may have; expressing your personality; and initiating follow-up action.

Format

Each cover letter should be unique to the position and organization you are applying for. Each letter should be very clear as to what and why you are applying. Don’t leave anything up for interpretation in the eyes of the employer.

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