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The STEM-it Up² program, supported by AFE, empowers agriscience teachers to integrate STEM into their floriculture curricula. This summer, 16 teachers embarked on this experience to gain hands-on training and insights! By equipping educators with the tools they need, STEM-it Up² is helping to prepare a broadened agriculture STEM workforce for the floral industry. Learn more about this year’s program in our recent article here: https://lnkd.in/eNzXc-st

Our annual grad student takeover of #DairyDigressions pod is back! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g6hu9-x6 This year, Matt sits down with three of the 2024 winners of ADSA’s Graduate Student Division awards: Jason Pronschinske and Philip Eberly, both hailing from the Department of Food Science at the University of Wisconsin–Madison under the mentorship of John Lucey, PhD; and Amanda Fischer-Tlustos, joining us from the Department of Animal Biosciences at the University of Guelph working with Michael Steele, PhD, and John Cant, PhD. Tune in to hear about their groundbreaking—and sometimes edible—research, their tips on choosing between the oral and poster competitions and, and why turning your science into a *compelling story* is the key to success. Whether you’re a dairy science student, a mentor for students, or an employer, you’ll want to listen in for their take on the dairy science job market, the best advice for staying curious and asking for support in grad school, and the thrill of being able to snack on your experiments.

The second paper of my PhD is out. If you are interested in learning more about the potential of future objective beef carcass grading, you can read it here: https://lnkd.in/dHukzAME Thanks to the FutureBeefCross project and to Mette Christensen, Jakob Esberg, Thomas Lauridsen, Anders Fogh, Jette Feveile Young and Margrethe Therkildsen for your valuable contributions!

The Rhode Island Agriculture and Food Systems Fellowship Program (AFSFP) seeks funding to mentor students in experiential learning opportunities focused on sustainable agriculture, food nutrition, and agricultural policy. Students from URI and CCRI collaborate with faculty on research and extension projects, developing skills in plant science, food safety, policy, and science communication. The program includes hands-on projects, externships, and teaching practicums in local schools, fostering leadership and professional growth. Fellows engage in community education and industry partnerships, preparing for careers in sustainable agriculture and food systems. #reeu #nifaimpacts #usda @usdagov

🌱 Exploring Competency-Based Education in Agricultural Higher Education 🌱 I’m excited to share my research on the perceptions of competency-based education at Razi University’s College of Agriculture. This study highlights the transformative impact of student cooperatives in bridging the gap between theory and practice. Check out this video introducing the student cooperative, showcasing the campus, operations, and diverse activities that drive their mission to build a sustainable future. You can read the full paper here. https://lnkd.in/d3XkaDJV

DelVal has received a $2,025,000 Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grant from the PA Department of Budget to support the construction of a new Poultry Science Center on the main campus in Doylestown, Pa. Governor Shapiro's office announced the grant awards November 2. The new Poultry Science Center will provide modern research laboratories, classrooms, and demonstration spaces designed to foster collaboration between students, faculty and industry experts. The facility will also have the capacity to produce 5,000 birds every 6 to 8 weeks, providing an additional revenue stream to support teaching and learning at DelVal. Read more at delval.edu/news

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Tasmania's best soil judges are getting ready to put their skills to the test in an international competition. 🌏 The two teams of University of Tasmania Agricultural Science students will try and dig for victory as they take on Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific’s best at the Moana Oceania Soil Judging Competition in Rotorua in New Zealand, starting on Thursday. 👍 During the competition students will conduct various tests on soil that will examine texture, colour and structure as well as where it’s positioned in order to determine what the soil is suitable for. 🌱 The soil judging competition aims to improve participants understanding of soil. With soil health deteriorating around the world, it is vital to equip the next generation of soil scientists. Good luck in New Zealand! 👍 🤞 Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/4fXegnq #SoilJudging #SoilHealth #SoilScience #SoilCompetition #MoanaOceania #SoilScientists

Excited to share this newly published article from Katrina (Trini) Alford's dissertation. Based on a thorough review of the literature, we propose two new models to advance systems thinking in colleges of agriculture. Thanks to her committee members Nicole Stedman, J. C. Bunch, and Shirley Baker. https://lnkd.in/eUe4qumy

Exciting times at OSU! Watch the video below to learn about the importance of OSU wheat research to stakeholders.