Registration Required. Go.UMD.EDU/FutureAGNR
Take this opportunity to visit our 4.5 acre campus farm -- a living laboratory primarily serving Animal Sciences students. This student-led tour will also give prospective students an opportunity to interact with current Animal Sciences students to learn about the major, community and more!
Come learn from and network with professionals from USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service! We will be holding a session on how to craft your elevator pitch for introducing yourself to networking contacts and discuss how to continue cultivating networking connections after the initial meeting. Then, you will have the opportunity to practice skills learned with professionals from APHIS.
This event is being co-sponsored by UCC@AGNR, USDA APHIS, MANRRS, and UCC@CMNS
Join us for an engaging panel discussion exploring the dynamic and impactful field of environmental health! This event will bring together industry professionals from various backgrounds to discuss their career journeys, share insights into the diverse career paths available in environmental health, and offer valuable advice for those interested in making a difference in this field.
The Fall 2024 Agriculture Industry Meetup connects students with organizations looking to hire for full-time and part-time jobs and internships in the agriculture industry including those in animal sciences and food within agriculture. Join UCC@AGNR on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, from 1:00 - 3:00 pm in the University Career Center & The President's Promise to expand your career horizons!
Employer Registration: https://app.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/51373/employer_preview?token…
Student Registration: https://umd.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/51373/student_preview?token=…
Come learn from professionals in the field combating inequities in access to affordable, nutritious food. We will host a moderated panel, followed by an open discussion and time to speak individually with panelists.
Take some time to work on your application for the AFA Leaders Conference! Our UMD AFA Ambassador, Malique, will be there to help answer any of your questions about the application, the conference, travel plans, etc.
Leaders Conference is a transformative experience for students interested in agriculture, food, environment, and animal industries. Student delegates at the conference have the opportunity to learn from and network with leaders in each of these industries. Check out more information on the 2024 Agriculture Futures of America Leaders Conference, including viewing the application, here: https://www.agfuture.org/experiences/afa-leaders-conference
Details:
Wednesday, September 4
6-7 PM
SYM0118
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Join AGNR for great food, networking, and activities at our annual fall tradition: the AGNR Family & Friends Tailgate! Starting at 10:00am before the game!
May 9, 2024 9:30am-2:30pm
Planting green demonstration, Biomass and root sampling activities, Soil pit investigation, Slug scouting and control methods, Single species and mixes, sandy and clayey soils
The field day will include coffee, light breakfast and lunch
Attend the next installment of MomentUMD Live: AGNR Conversations Around Grand Challenges, featuring Gene Kelly, Professor of Pedology and Director of the Colorado Agricultural Experiment Station. Dr. Kelly is leading a national effort to set priorities for the USDA's climate change research over the next decade.
Registration is open for this event taking place on Tuesday, April 16 from 10am - noon in the Atrium of Stamp.
Four interactive sessions will feature an overview of AGNR's international activities, discussion on culture competencies, where to look for becoming a visiting scholar, or how to host a group of visiting scholars. Lots more, including volunteer opportunities in the college and abroad. Open to Faculty, staff, students. Mileage and parking provided, contact aleger@umd.edu
