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Eastern Iowa Community College District (Muscatine Community College), the Muscatine Agricultural Learning Center, and the Advanced Technology Environmental and Energy Center (ATEEC) are holding a “Defining Forum” Workshop on Thursday April, 8, 2010 (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM) concerning agriculture based renewable energy. The workshop will be facilitated by Kirk Laflin, the Director of the Partnership for Environmental Technology Education (PETE) and is sponsored by a grant from the United State Department of Agriculture New ERA program.

The deadline for New Century Farmer applications is almost here!  Fifty of the agriculture industry’s best are selected each year to be part of this week long experience.  Selected participants will partake in numerous learning sessions on topics ranging from farm succession, global agriculture, ag marketing and finance, to new and emerging farm machinery.  Additionally participants will take part in numerous field and operation tours and participate in an extensive team building experience.  This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity is free for those students who are selected!

The New Century Farmer program will be July 19-23, 2010 in Johnston, IA.  Applicants must be:

- Enrolled or a recent graduate of an agriculture college or university

- Have a background in production agriculture

- Plan to return to production agriculture as a career after college

Celebrate!

March 14 - 20, National Ag Week, http://www.agday.org/

Careers in the various agriculture, food and natural resources (AFNR) require a wide spectrum of skills and knowledge. How can one demonstrate one’s skills and knowledge to an employer? While students attend and graduate from accredited colleges and universities the skills and knowledge possessed by each graduate vary.

In most areas of agriculture (AFNR) the methods of demonstrating knowledge and skills involve work experience, degrees from educational institutions, or product-based certificates. However some areas of agriculture (AFNR) provide certifications or accreditations.

Monsanto would like to help you recognize your outstanding high school senior in agriculture with the 2010 DEKALB Agricultural Accomplishment Award.

FFA Advisors can submit requests for award materials at www.dekalbawards.com at any time throughout the 2010 school year.  Please submit requests 3-4 weeks in advance of any award ceremonies to ensure timely receipt.