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2011 National FFA Convention Exhibit Guide

inside this issue: • Career Profiles • College Listings • National FFA Agricultural Career Show list and floor plan • Shopping mall map

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2011 National FFA Convention Exhibit Guide

Contents

Dear National FFA Convention Attendees, Do you hear that? Listen closely. It’s opportunity knocking – and it’s waiting for you at the National FFA Agricultural Career Show!

For 45 years, FFA members, advisors and guests at the national FFA convention have walked the aisles of the career show where exhibitors share information about opportunities in more than 300 careers in agriculture, from aquaculture to zoology. At the career show, you can meet face-to-face with representatives of companies that are truly interested in your FFA involvement, your work in the classroom and your career plans. We’ll continue that tradition in 2011 – this time, with more than 350 exhibitors – inside the newly expanded Indiana Convention Center.

Speaking of traditions, teachers and advisors can still gather an arsenal of classroom resources at Teachers’ World. FFA alumni can network with other FFA supporters in Alumni Nation, and college-age FFA members can take one step closer to finding the right job or internship at Collegiate Connection.

And you definitely won’t want to miss the new National FFA booth, where you can learn about the new FFA Agricultural Career Network, newly revised FFA programs and more.

To help you make the most of your experience, we’re pleased to bring you the 2011 National FFA Convention Exhibit Guide. Inside, you’ll find career profiles, college listings, career show exhibitor listings and map, FFA Shopping Mall vendors’ listings and map, and more. Similar to the layout of the career show, this guide offers information about eight distinct career pathways: • • • • • • • •

Agribusiness Systems Animal Systems Biotechnology Systems Environmental Service Systems Food Products and Processing Systems Natural Resource Systems Plant Systems Power, Structural and Technical Systems

We hope this guide will help you explore educational and career opportunities you might not have known about before visiting the career show. Feel free to take extra copies of the guide back to your chapter to share with other FFA members.

FFA is committed to you and to the future of agriculture. Make the most of your national FFA convention experience. Remember, opportunity is knocking.

All the best,

W. Dwight Armstrong, Ph.D. Chief Executive Officer National FFA Organization

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Careers in Agriculture Let’s face it: A career in agriculture no longer has to mean becoming a farmer.

Agriculture is a major industry in the United States, and it offers a variety of career opportunities that you may have never considered. Whether you’re interested in animals, biotechnology, business, food, the environment, or equipment and technology, there’s a career for you in this field.

Now, all these options in a constantly growing industry can be overwhelming. But on the following pages, you’ll find a description of each agriculture career pathway and some cool facts and careers you’ll find within each field.

Are you ready? When it comes to careers in agriculture, the possibilities are endless.

Agribusiness Systems

Focus on

Business T

he truth is, agriculture isn’t just about farming anymore. Knowing the business of agriculture is the important job of those with careers in agribusiness.

Careers in this pathway help to coordinate and contribute to the production, processing, distribution and development of agricultural commodities and resources. If you choose this path, you’ll also focus on marketing, financing and developing agricultural merchandise and resources such as food, fiber, wood products, horticulture, natural resources, and other plant and animal products and services.

The Technology of Agriculture The agribusiness industry is making steady advances in technologies that use satellite systems, computer databases and spreadsheets, biotechnology, and many other innovations to increase efficiency and profitability.

As these technologies continue to evolve and expand, and as market pressures continue the long-term trend toward consolidation into fewer and larger farms and ranches, a good understanding of the business and profitability behind the production of agricultural commodities will be important.

Get professional with an AGRIBusiness Systems career

Today, farmers have to feed more people than ever with fewer acres of farm land. As the population grows, farmers are faced with the challenge of feeding more mouths, and technology isn’t the only important factor in solving this problem. Business, marketing, financing and distribution are also key elements in the future of agriculture.

Finding the Career For You Not everyone who works in agribusiness has the opportunity to grow up on a farm or ranch.

But that doesn’t mean they can’t find a career in agriculture.

There are many opportunities to receive agricultural work experience from on-the-job training and college courses in agriculture.

Both will prove valuable to those preparing for a career in agribusiness.

Some Agribusiness Systems careers include agribusiness manager, grain buyer, equipment sales representative, farm labor contractor, agriculture finance specialist, farm manager, agricultural products buyer-distributor, field representative for a bank, insurance company, or government program, farm or feedlot operator.

For more information on these careers, visit www.ffa.org/ffanation and click on Careers.

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All About

Animals

Put your animal instincts to work in an Animal Systems career

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f you’re interested in animals big and small, an Animal Systems career could be a good choice for you. From horses, cows, rabbits and dogs to birds, fish, giraffes and elephants, this pathway is all about animals – ensuring their safety, health and productivity.

People in the Animal Systems pathway work with animals on several different levels – some directly with pets and livestock, others indirectly as they study reproduction and growth or meat production and processing.

Professionals in this field may inspect and grade livestock food products, purchase livestock, or work in technical sales and marketing. Some people in the Animal Systems career path work to develop

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better, more efficient ways of producing and processing meat, poultry, eggs and dairy products. They study genetics, nutrition, reproduction, growth and development of domesticated farm animals. Others advise agriculture producers on how to upgrade animal housing facilities properly, lower mortality rates, handle waste matter or increase production of animal products, such as milk or eggs.

While some in this industry work directly with animals, such as veterinarians and breeders, others serve as managers or supervisors, monitoring the animals and training employees to care for them.

In addition, careers for hunters and trappers are available, which involve setting bait and

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Animal Systems

1.2 million the combined number of cattle, sheep, hog and goat farms in the United States in 2010.

80 percent of admitted students in veterinary schools are female

traps, tracking animals and obtaining them through various methods.

Large or Small Animals Some who choose this pathway work with small animals and pets. They train, feed, water, groom, bathe and exercise animals. They also clean, disinfect and repair their cages. Careers in this area can include operating a dog kennel, raising rabbits or even studying wildlife.

Those who prefer to work with livestock also have a variety of career options. They can purchase animals or inspect and grade food products. These careers can include jobs working with beef cattle, dairy cows, sheep, swine, poultry or even more exotic livestock like buffalo or emus.

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Other careers in the Animal Systems career path include poultry manager, aquaculturalist, artificial insemination technician, equine manager, livestock inspector, veterinary assistant, zoo animal specialist, farm or stable manager, or equine rescue and rehabilitator.

Employment Outlook Employment opportunities in Animal Systems careers are increasing. Demand for food and fiber will continue to increase because of the growth in world population and demand for U.S. agricultural exports.

Learn more about Animal Systems careers at www.ffa.org/ffanation. Click on Careers.

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Biotechnology Systems

Bio Based Combine science and technology in a Biotechnology Systems career

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f you’re interested in the latest, greatest technology in agriculture, you may find the career for you in Biotechnology Systems.

This pathway can involve researching and engineering crops, working to protect them from insects, diseases and viruses, as well as creating solutions to breed livestock and poultry to produce leaner meat or help the animals resist certain diseases.

A career in this area could also include finding ways to grow plants larger, help them resist extreme weather or make them richer in nutrients and health benefits.

Applying it to Agriculture Agricultural biotechnology is a range of tools, including traditional breeding techniques, that alter organisms to make or modify products, improve plants or animals, or develop microorganisms for specific agricultural uses.

Today, biotechnology is mostly used as a tool in genetic engineering.

Some biotechnology crops can be engineered to tolerate specific herbicides, which makes weed control simpler and more efficient.

Other crops have been engineered to be resistant to specific plant diseases and insect pests, which can make pest control more reliable and effective, and/or can decrease the use of synthetic pesticides. These crop production options can help countries keep pace with demands for food while reducing production costs.

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Many other types of crops are now in the research and development stages. Advances in biotechnology may provide consumers with foods that are nutritionally enriched or longer-lasting, or that contain lower levels of certain naturally occurring toxicants present in some food plants.

Biotechnology-derived crops face regulations from the U.S. Department of Agriculture as well as the Food and Drug Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency.

Careers of the Future Biotechnology careers are becoming increasingly important in the field of agriculture as technology continues to advance and new products and crops are demanded by consumers.

As farmers try to grow more food with fewer resources and the public concern over food safety increases, biologists are exploring new avenues of research in biotechnology to develop plants and food crops that require less fertilizer, few pesticides and herbicides, and less water for overall growth.

As these technological advances increase, jobs in the field will increase as well.

Career opportunities in Biotechnology Systems include a cell culture technician, research specialist, plant biologist, army science officer and biochemist.

To learn more about these careers and others, visit www.ffa.org/ffanation and click on Careers.

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Environmental Service Systems

Waste Not Make the world a cleaner place with a career in Environmental Service Systems

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ast year, Americans generated more than 243 million tons of waste. Recycling, water and air pollution, waste disposal and public health are all hot-topic issues in the news and in the minds of the public. If these are issues that interest you, you may find a career in Environmental Service Systems.

Those serving as environmental technicians or engineers conduct hazardous-waste management studies, evaluate the significance of the hazard, offer analysis on treatment and containment, and develop regulations to prevent mishaps.

They can also design municipal sewage and industrial wastewater systems, study scientific data, research environmental ventures and perform quality control checks. Others in this career path may work with city governments to maintain and improve water and air quality for local residents.

Preparing for a Career A lot of college programs can help prepare you for careers in this field. But some professions on this pathway require additional training.

Federal regulations require a license to work as a hazardous material removal worker. Most employers provide technical on-the-job training, but in most cases a formal 32- to 40-hour training program must be completed to be licensed as

an asbestos- and lead-abatement worker or a treatment, storage and disposal worker.

A Great Job Outlook People are more focused than ever on the ways waste, pollution, recycling and conservation impact the environment.

Jobs in Environmental Service Systems are likely to increase in number as public health concerns continue to rise. A shift in emphasis toward preventing problems rather than controlling those that already exist will also spur demand for these positions. More careers focused on preventing environmental issues are predicted to develop in the future, as more people begin to pay closer attention to their impacts on the environment.

Careers in the Environmental Service Systems pathway include occupational health and safety specialist, recycling coordinator, environmental compliance inspector, water and liquid waste treatment plant and system operator, recycling and reclamation worker, hazardous materials technician, water quality manager, toxicologist and environmental engineer.

To learn more about these careers and more, visit www.ffa.org/ffanation and click on Careers.

The average American uses

650 pounds of paper each year.

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Chew on This

Careers in Food Products and Processing increasing in demand

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s the public increases its focus on diet, health and food safety, careers in Food Products and Processing Systems increase in number and importance.

This career pathway offers opportunities to discover new food sources, analyze and evaluate food content and develop ways to process, preserve, package, or store food according to industry and government regulations.

Individuals in this field create new food products to meet consumer needs and inspect food-processing areas to ensure that sanitation, safety, quality and waste management standards are met. Food scientists develop new products,

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test new f lavors and colors, and even make ice cream, candy and soft drinks.

Applying Classroom Lessons The food science industry incorporates food chemistry, food microbiology, food safety, nutrition, food processing and food technologies in its careers. But this doesn’t mean everyone is going to work in a lab. Communication skills and knowledge of basic business principles are also important. Some graduates may go into product development or processing, while others find jobs at regulatory agencies or in management and sales.

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Today, the average U.S. farmer feeds

155 people.

In 1960, a farmer fed just 26 people.

U.S. farmers produce about

40 percent

Food Products and Processing Systems

Growing in Importance As the population expands and the public increases their focus on diet, health and food safety, the job opportunities will grow and strengthen for food scientists and technologists — especially in quality assurance and food safety.

Food scientists produce food, ensure its safety and develop new products; they deal with food until it goes into consumers’ stomachs. Because of this, as long as people have to eat, there will be careers in food products and processing.

Some careers in this pathway include food and drug inspector, food meal supervisor, produce buyer, food flavor technologist, meat marketing specialist, dietician, quality control specialist and development chef.

of the world’s corn, using only 20 percent of the total area harvested in the world.

For more information on these careers, visit www.ffa.org/ffanation and click on Careers.

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Passion for the

Planet

Connect with the earth in a Natural Resource Systems career

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eveloping and maintaining natural environments, studying marine life, establishing new ways of conservation.

If you are passionate about the planet, you might find the perfect career in Natural Resource Systems.

Careers as conservation scientists and foresters are available all over the U.S. and may include managing, developing and helping to protect

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the country’s range lands and 737 million acres of forests.

Forests and rangelands supply wood products, livestock forage, minerals and water, serve as sites for recreational activities, and provide habitats for wildlife. Conservation scientists and foresters manage, develop, and help protect these and other natural resources.

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Jobs in the Future As the population grows and we consume more and more of the world’s resources, jobs in conservation and regrowth are going to be more important than ever.

Now, most scientists and foresters in this field are employed by the federal government, many in the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Employment of foresters is concentrated in the western and southern states, where many national and private forests and parks, and most of the lumber and pulpwood-producing forests are located.

Careers in the Forest Those interested in forestry may find employment in the western and southwestern states as many national and private forests and parks are located in these parts of the U.S. But working in this pathway doesn’t mean you can’t live in a city. Some find careers protecting wildlife that seek refuge in cities or maintaining urban parks and green areas.

Some careers in the Natural Resource Systems pathway include park superintendent, soil engineer, conservationist, environmental lawyer, commercial fisherman, log grader, park manager, ecologist, hydrologist, fish and game officer, and pulp and paper manager.

Natural Resource Systems

People who work in the Natural Resource Systems pathway perform a variety of tasks from helping to develop, maintain, and manage the forest and natural environment to catching and trapping various types of marine life for human consumption, animal feed, bait and other uses.

For more Natural Resources career information, visit www.ffa.org/ffanation and click on Careers.

1 acre can produce

42,000 pounds of strawberries, 11,000 heads of lettuce, 25,400 pounds of potatoes, 8,900 pounds of sweet corn or 640 pounds of cotton lint.

Now that’s efficiency!

Recreational activities on national forests and grasslands contribute

$14.5 billion annually to the U.S. economy.

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920 million acres of U.S. land was used for farming in 2010, up 100,000 acres from 2009.

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418 acres

was the average U.S. farm size in 2010, unchanged from 2009.

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Plant Systems

Feeding the World

Grow your love of the land with a Plant Systems career

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he dangling amaranth f lower, bear’s breeches, the night-blooming cereus, the bat-faced cuphea. These are some of the more interesting faces you’ll meet if you choose a career in Plant Systems.

Those with Plant Systems careers study plants and their growth while also focusing on taking care of the environment. They also work to enhance crops’ nutritional values, as well as the quality of seeds.

Getting Your Hands Dirty People who work in the Plant Systems pathway help producers of food, feed and fiber crops continue to feed a growing population while conserving natural resources.

Plant Systems careers range from working with seeds to growing grass, plants and crops and even enhancing the plants’ genetic make up.

Plant scientists often work to genetically engineer crops to resist pests and droughts, as well as to develop plants that require fewer resources to survive and thrive.

Training requirements for plant scientists and technicians depend on their specialty and on the type of work they perform, but can often require advanced college degrees.

and food crops that require less fertilizer, fewer pesticides and herbicides, and less water for growth.

As these technological advances increase, jobs in the field will increase as well.

Careers in Plant Systems include a farmer/ rancher, nursery owner, plant geneticist, seed analyst, ecotourism coordinator, environmental educator, commodity marketing specialist, biotechnology lab technician, green house manager, golf course manager, tree surgeon, botanist, plant pathologist, and soil and water specialist.

To learn more about careers in Plant Systems, visit www.ffa.org/ffanation and click on Careers.

Growing Your Career Demand for food and fiber will increase as the world’s population grows and the demand for U.S. agricultural exports increases as developing nations improve their economies.

As farmers try to grow more food with fewer resources and the public concern over food safety increases, plant scientists are using new avenues of research in biotechnology to develop plants

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Power, Structural and Technical Systems

Getting Technical

Gear up for a career in Power, Structural and Technical Systems

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f you’re interested in applying the concepts of engineering, pneumatics, hydraulics and electronics to agriculture, a career in Power, Structural and Technical Systems may be for you.

Those who work in this pathway may design agricultural structures, machinery and equipment.

Careers also involve creating ways to conserve soil and water while improving the processing of agricultural products.

Building Your Education Often, degrees in engineering or technical degrees from specific trade schools are required to work in this industry, but for some positions, on-the-job training is provided.

Available certifications in this pathway include certified welding machine operator, certified safety professional, certified machinist and structural engineer. Machinists who operate computer-control programmers train in various ways — in apprenticeship programs, on the job, and in vocational or postsecondary schools.

Powerful Career Opportunities Careers in Power, Structural and Technical Systems should continue to be attainable as the demand for agricultural products, production efficiency and resource conservation increases.

For those with a knack to fix things or understand how machinery works, this may be a good career choice.

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If you’re interested in designing and overseeing the construction of structures like mills, fertilizer plants, barns and other agricultural structures, agricultural construction engineers survey possible building sites.

Surveyors map, measure and establish boundaries. Their work may involve describing land, determining airspace at airports, or measuring construction and mineral sites.

Landscape architects work with a variety of organizations, assisting building architects, engineers, and scientists and helping to determine the best arrangements for roads and buildings. They also focus on ways to conserve or restore natural resources.

Irrigation engineers manage irrigated areas, by making sure specified regions are getting adequately watered and work to prevent water waste. They plan and organize construction of irrigation drainage and flood control systems, as well as rural electric power distribution systems.

Other career opportunities include agriculture service technician, construction operations manger, software support specialist, parts salesperson, farm equipment operator, machine operator, welder, remote sensing specialist, GPS technician and agricultural engineer.

For more information on careers in this pathway, visit www.ffa.org/ffanation and click on Careers.

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Learn more about one of the companies exhibiting in the career show. Use the questions below to interview a company representative; it might be the start to a future career opportunity!

Career Show Interview Form

Representative’s name: Position: Company: Address (optional):

What does your company “do” (make, sell, service)?

Number of employees at your company:

What kind of training does your company provide to employees?

What do you enjoy most about your job?

What are the educational requirements for working at your company?

What are the key qualities your company looks for in potential employees?

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Navigate your way through the career show with this floor plan and accompanying listings, starting on page 26.

Keep in mind that omissions and/or changes in booth locations are possible due to exhibitor additions or deletions after the printing deadline. In addition to this resource, use the overhead aisle markers as your guide.

National FFA Agricultural Career Show Exhibit Booth Locations

2011 Exhibit Booth Locations Career show exhibitors are listed alphabetically by name. To find a specific booth, match up the first number (for three-digit booth numbers, like 939) or the first two numbers (for four-digit booth numbers, like 1955) with the markers above each aisle in the career show.

With each listing is also its related careers and categories. Connect your chosen career pathway with a business or organization that specializes in that field!

2011 Agri-Entrepreneurship (Booth 1928) A-V International (Booth 1342) Agribusiness Systems; Non-Profit Associations; Power, Structural and Technical Systems Abby Candles (Booth 229) Fundraising ADM ANI/MoorMan’s ShowTec (Booth 1245) Agribusiness Systems; Animal Systems; Biotechnology Systems AGCO Corporation (Booth 153) Agribusiness Systems AgEdNet.com (Booth 1910) Teachers’ World Aggreko (Booth 352) Power, Structural and Technical Systems The Aglime Council (Booth 938) Non-Profit Associations; Plant Systems AgMrc (Booth 1939) Food Products and Processing Systems, Government, USDA AgrAbility, Purdue University (Booth 1529) Non-Profit Associations Agricultural Consortium of Texas (Booth 2162) Teachers’ World

Hours of Operation Wednesday, Oct. 19: 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 20: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Friday, October 21: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Location: Indiana Convention Center, Exhibit Halls F-I

**Keep in mind that omissions and/or changes in booth locations are possible, due to exhibitor additions or deletions after the printing deadline.

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AgrowKnowledge/PAS (Booth 1914) Non-Profit Associations; Teachers’ World Alltech (Booth 1239) Agribusiness Systems; Biotechnology Systems Alpaca Industry, Inc. (Booth 741) Animal Systems; Non-Profit Associations Alpaca Owners and Breeders Association (Booth 745) Animal Systems; Biotechnology Systems; Non-Profit Associations Alpha Gamma Rho (Booth 245) Alumni Nation Amazing Grace Mission (Booth 1769) Agribusiness Systems; Non-Profit Associations American Agriculture Monthly (Booth 1665) Agribusiness Systems American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (Booth 531) Non-Profit Associations American Association of Bovine Practitioners (Booth 529) Non-Profit Associations American Association of Swine Veterinarians (Booth 432) Animal Systems; Non-Profit Associations American Dairy Goat Association (Booth 442) Animal Systems; Non-Profit Associations American Farm Bureau Federation (Booth 330) Alumni Nation; Animal Systems; Non-Profit Associations The American Phytopathological Society (Booth 940) Animal Systems; Non-Profit Associations American Sheep Industry Association (Booth 444) Agribusiness Systems; Animal Systems; Non-Profit Associations American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (Booth 1243) Agribusiness Systems; Non-Profit Associations

Each exhibitor lists its Related Careers and Categories.

BWI Companies, Inc. (Booth 839) Agribusiness Systems; Plant Systems

American Veterinary Medical Association (Booth 437) Agribusiness Systems; Non-Profit Associations

CAERT, Inc. (Booth 1816) Agribusiness Systems; Teachers’ World

American Welding Society (Booth 767) Non-Profit Associations

The Candle Cottage (Booth 1909) Fundraising

Animal Agriculture Alliance (Booth 438) Animal Systems; Non-Profit Associations

Canon Envirothon (Booth 1641) Environmental Systems; Non-Profit Associations

Appaloosa Horse Club (Booth 343) Non-Profit Associations

CareerSafe (Booth 1813) Agribusiness Systems; Non-Profit Associations; Teachers’ World

AQHA (Booth 545) Animal Systems

Cargill (Booth 2006) Teachers’ World

Aquatic Eco-Systems, Inc. (Booth 1821) Animal Systems; Plant Systems; Teachers’ World

Carhartt (Booth 1371) Agribusiness Systems

Army National Guard (Booth 1943) Government

Case IH (Booth 1051)

Atlas Manufacturing, Inc. (Booth 957) Agribusiness Systems; Power, Structural and Technical Systems Back to Our Roots – Teen Publications (Booth 1661) Non-Profit Associations Barefoot (Booth 1762) Agribusiness Systems; Fundraising Bayer CropScience (Booth 1429) Agribusiness Systems; Plant Systems Berne Apparel Company (Booth 1662) Agribusiness Systems; Fundraising

Career Show Listings

American Technical Publishers (Booth 1814) Agribusiness Systems; Teachers’ World

Caterpillar/ThinkBIG (Booth 2243) Agribusiness Systems; Colleges and Universities; Teachers’ World Ceres International Fraternity, Inc. (Booth 241) Non-Profit Associations

Teachers’ World Teachers and advisors: Here’s a show just for you! Find classroom resources, attend workshops or log on at the teacher-exclusive Internet Cafe.

Students looking into agricultural education careers can also learn from exhibitors here.

BioZyme, Inc. (Booth 829) Animal Systems Bridgestone Americas (Booth 951) Agribusiness Systems; Power, Structural and Technical Systems Briggs & Stratton (Booth 1810) Agribusiness Systems; Teachers’ World Buckeye Donkey Ball, LLC (Booth 328) Agribusiness Systems; Fundraising

Alumni Nation New last year, Alumni Nation is back with even more exciting activities, educational workshops and exhibits featuring products and services specifically for past FFA members, mentors, advocates and supporters.

Bunge North America (Booth 1828) Food Products and Processing Systems

Connect your chosen career pathway with a business or organization that specializes in that field!

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Career Show Listings

CEV Multimedia (Booth 1923) Agribusiness Systems; Animal Systems; Biotechnology Systems; Environmental Systems; Food Products and Processing Systems; Natural Resource Systems; Plant Systems; Power, Structural and Technical Systems; Teachers’ World

Excel Sportswear (Booth 2004) Agribusiness Systems

Chappell Antique Tractors (Booth 881) Non-Profit Associations

Farm Credit Services (Booth 1951) Agribusiness Systems

Chevron Lubricants (Booth 875) Agribusiness Systems; Power, Structural and Technical Systems

Farm Journal Foundation (Booth 1637) Non-Profit Associations

Christian Kropf (Booth 1938) Fundraising

Farm to Consumer Foundation (Booth 1637) Environmental Systems

CHS, Inc. (Booth 1741) Agribusiness Systems; Food Products and Processing Systems

Farm Works Software (Booth 1913) Agribusiness Systems; Power, Structural and Technical Systems

Collegiate FFA (Booth 2229)

FarmHouse International Fraternity (Booth 237) Alumni Nation; Non-Profit Associations

Continental Kennel Club (Booth 1906) Non-Profit Associations Country Lights Soy Candles, Ltd. (Booth 1561) Agribusiness Systems; Fundraising Country Meats (Booth 243) Alumni Nation Crop Production Services (Booth 1029) Agribusiness Systems; Plant Systems CSX (Booth 1753) Agribusiness Systems; Environmental Systems DCI Group (Booth 1647) Alumni Nation; Teachers’ World DeLaval (Booth 1629) Agribusiness Systems; Animal Systems; Food Products and Processing Systems

Fastenal (Booth 961) Agribusiness Systems; Power, Structural and Technical Systems Fellowship of Christian Farmers, International (Booth 1669) Agribusiness Systems; Non-Profit Associations FFA Living to Serve Program (Booth 2032) Non-Profit Associations Florida Farm Bureau (Booth 340) Agribusiness Systems Florida Fruit Association, Inc. (Booth 1829) Agribusiness Systems; Fundraising; Plant Systems Flower Power Fundraising (Booth 845) Fundraising Ford/Team Detroit (Booth 456) Agribusiness Systems; Power, Structural and Technical Systems

Delmar Cengage Learning (Booth 1920) Agribusiness Systems; Teachers’ World

GAC Great American Country (Booth 1651)

DOW AgroSciences (Booth 1343) Plant Systems

Gordon Bernard Company (Booth 233) Agribusiness Systems; Fundraising

Drive For Savings (Booth 2209) Fundraising

The Graphic Cow (Booth 843) Fundraising

Elanco (Booth 729) Agribusiness Systems; Animal Systems; Biotechnology Systems

Growth Energy (Booth 2213) Non-Profit Associations

ESRI – Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (Booth 2018) Agribusiness Systems; Environmental Systems; Natural Resource Systems

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Farm American Racing (Booth 129) Power, Structural and Technical Systems

GSI Group (Booth 1263) Agribusiness Systems; Plant Systems Hobar Publications (Booth 1908) Agribusiness Systems; Teachers’ World

Each exhibitor lists its Related Careers and Categories.

Career Show Listings

Hobart Welding Products (Booth 977) Agribusiness Systems

Junior American Boer Goat Association (Booth 633) Non-Profit Associations

Holistic Management International (Booth 1918) Agribusiness Systems; Non-Profit Associations; Teachers’ World

Kerr Farms with Scentsy Candles (Booth 235) Fundraising

Hummert International (Booth 1563) Agribusiness Systems; Biotechnology Systems; Environmental Systems; Natural Resource Systems; Plant Systems; Power, Structural and Technical Systems

Keystone Steel and Wire (Booth 1064) Agribusiness Systems; Power, Structural and Technical Systems

Husqvarna Outdoor Products (Booth 1050) Agribusiness Systems Indiana 811 (Booth 1635) Non-Profit Associations Indiana Society of American Foresters (Booth 1633) Natural Resource Systems Ingersoll Rand Company (Booth 2217) AutoWorld Instructional Materials Service (Booth 2251) Teachers’ World Intelliprep, Inc. (Booth 1904) Agribusiness Systems International Greenhouse Company (Booth 847) Agribusiness Systems; Plant Systems; Power, Structural and Technical Systems

Kohler Company (Booth 1076) Power, Structural and Technical Systems Land O’Lakes Purina Feed / Honor Show Chow (Booth 639) Agribusiness Systems; Animal Systems Learning Labs, Inc. (Booth 1919) Biotechnology Systems Lincoln Electric Company (Booth 567) Power, Structural and Technical Systems Little Caesars Fundraising Program (Booth 1839) Fundraising The Llama Cooperative (Booth 737) Animal Systems LoadOut (Booth 2020)

International Llama Registry (Booth 739) Non-Profit Associations

Local Dirt (Booth 2056) Agribusiness Systems

Internet Innovation Alliance (Booth 329) Non-Profit Associations

Lonestar Livestock Equipment Co., Inc. (Booth 341) Agribusiness Systems

Ironworker Management Progressive Action Cooperative Trust (Booth 261) Non-Profit Associations; Power, Structural and Technical Systems

Longwood Gardens, Inc. (Booth 2428) Colleges and Universities

Irrigation Foundation (Booth 1631) Agribusiness Systems; Non-Profit Associations; Power, Structural and Technical Systems ISA (Booth 944) Non-Profit Associations; Plant Systems Jaderloon (Booth 1767) Biotechnology Systems

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Kids Against Hunger (Booth 2008) Non-Profit Associations

Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory (Booth 2016) Teachers’ World Ludy Greenhouse Mfg. Corp. (Booth 942) Plant Systems Matheson (Booth 174) Power, Structural and Technical Systems; Agribusiness Systems

Joe’s Crab Shack (Booth 1729) Food Products and Processing Systems

The Mathile Institute for the Advancement of Human Nutrition (Booth 1815) Non-Profit Associations; Teachers’ World

John Deere (Booth 450) Agribusiness Systems; Power, Structural and Technical Systems

McCartney Produce, Inc. (Booth 1841) Food Products and Processing Systems; Fundraising

Each exhibitor lists its Related Careers and Categories.

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McKee Foods Corporation (Booth 1836) Agribusiness Systems; Food Products and Processing Systems; Fundraising

National Organizations for Youth Safety (Booth 959) Agribusiness Systems; Non-Profit Associations

Miller Manufacturing Company (Booth 339) Agribusiness Systems; Animal Systems

National Pork Board (Booth 630) Animal Systems; Non-Profit Associations

Monsanto (Booth 939) Biotechnology Systems

National Reining Horse Association (Booth 635) Non-Profit Associations

Montana Silversmiths (Booth 1955) Power, Structural and Technical Systems

National Weather Service (Booth 1732) Natural Resource Systems

Mud Hole Custom Tackle (Booth 1763) Agribusiness Systems

NRCS – Natural Resources Conservation Service (Booth 2039) Natural Resource Systems

My Community Coffee (Booth 1915) Agribusiness Systems National Agricultural Aviation Association (Booth 1645) Agribusiness Systems; Non-Profit Associations; Plant Systems

North American Salt Company (Booth 1866) Agribusiness Systems; Natural Resource Systems

NAAE – National Association of Agricultural Educators (Booth 1820) Non-Profit Associations; Teachers’ World

Novartis Animal Health U.S., Inc. (Booth 440) Agribusiness Systems; Animal Systems; Biotechnology Systems

NAAE National TeachAg Campaign (Booth 2051) Agribusiness Systems; Non-Profit Associations

Novus International (Booth 736) Animal Systems

National Association of Conservation Districts (Booth 1643) Non-Profit Associations

Nutrients For Life Foundation (Booth 1907) Teachers’ World

National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (Booth 434) Animal Systems; Non-Profit Associations National Bison Association (Booth 732) Animal Systems; Non-Profit Associations National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (Booth 347) Animal Systems; Non-Profit Associations National Farmers Union (Booth 1760) Agribusiness Systems; Non-Profit Associations; Plant Systems National FFA Alumni Association (Booth 137) Alumni Nation National FFA Organization (Booth 1800) Agribusiness Systems; Alumni Nation; Non-Profit Associations

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New Holland Agriculture (Booth 751) Agribusiness Systems; Power, Structural and Technical Systems

The Ocean Corporation (Booth 1658) Agribusiness Systems Ohio 4-H (Booth 2528) Colleges and Universities Oklahoma CIMC (Booth 1916) Government One Less Thing (Booth 1817) Agribusiness Systems; Fundraising; Teachers’ World Organic Valley (Booth 1834) Agribusiness Systems; Food Products and Processing Systems PAQ Interactive, Inc. (Booth 1806) Teachers’ World The Parks Companies (Booth 1862) Agribusiness Systems

National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (Booth 1911) Government; Non-Profit Associations

Pat Mooney, Inc. (Booth 1054) Power, Structural and Technical Systems; Teachers’ World

National Junior Swine Association (Booth 628) Animal Systems; Non-Profit Associations

Pearson Career Technology Education (Booth 1823) Teachers’ World

Each exhibitor lists its Related Careers and Categories.

Pee Jay’s Fresh Fruit (Booth 1733) Fundraising Pfizer Animal Health (Booth 443) Animal Systems Pinto Horse Association of America (Booth 547) Agribusiness Systems; Animal Systems; Non-Profit Associations Pioneer Hi-Bred (Booths 1328, 1825) Agribusiness Systems; Animal Systems; Biotechnology Systems; Plant Systems; Teachers’ World

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Drive From zooming around a racetrack to fixing what’s under the hood, the automotive, motorsport and racing industries yield dozens of career opportunities. New this year, AutoWorld puts you on track to a future in this field.

AutoWorld connects your passion for cars and trucks to an education in the auto industry, with a number of technical schools and universities here to highlight their automotive and motorsports programs. The show, which spans more than 8,000 square feet, also features dozens of the automotive world’s leading companies. Fans of any segment of the racing industry can meet with exhibitors from NASCAR, ARCA and SPRINT series, NHRA, IZOD IndyCar, and Drag, Funny and Midget racing.

Interested in auto mechanics? Talk with representatives from companies specializing in car care, auto parts and tires. Auto insurance companies along with auto clubs and associations have also geared up for AutoWorld.

Preformed Line Products (Booth 1078) Agribusiness Systems; Power, Structural and Technical Systems Progressive Agriculture Foundation (Booth 231) Non-Profit Associations RAM Trucks (Booth 1061) Agribusiness Systems; Power, Structural and Technical Systems RFD-TV (Booth 1251) RiverStar Farms (Booth 1445) Agribusiness Systems; Food Products and Processing Systems; Fundraising; Plant Systems Rose Acre Farms, Inc. (Booth 1843) Food Products and Processing Systems Scientific Minds, LLC (Booth 1808) Agribusiness Systems; Animal Systems; Biotechnology Systems; Environmental Systems; Food Products and Processing Systems; Natural Resource Systems; Plant Systems; Teachers’ World Scotchman Industries, Inc. (Booth 955) Power, Structural and Technical Systems Spec Cast (Booth 1559) Fundraising SteadyGROWpro (Booth 1805) Teachers’ World STIHL, Inc. (Booth 151) Agribusiness Systems; Power, Structural and Technical Systems Stuppy, Inc. (Booth 1666) Agribusiness Systems; Power, Structural and Technical Systems Syngenta (Booths 1537, 1541) Agribusiness Systems; Biotechnology Systems TCU Ranch Management (Booth 2063) Colleges and Universities Team Purebred (Booth 634) Animal Systems; Non-Profit Associations Terri Lynn, Inc. (Booth 1731) Agribusiness Systems; Fundraising Titan Tire (Booth 883) Agribusiness Systems Toyota (Booth 551)

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Each exhibitor lists its Related Careers and Categories.

U.S. Trotting Association (Booth 647) Agribusiness Systems; Animal Systems; Non-Profit Associations

TransCanada Corporation (Booth 865) Power, Structural and Technical Systems

Valspar (Booth 783)

Tyson Foods, Inc. (Booth 1942) Agribusiness Systems; Alumni Nation; Animal Systems; Food Products and Processing Systems U.S. Army (Booth 170) Agribusiness Systems U.S. Boer Goat Association (Booth 345) Non-Profit Associations U.S. Department of Agriculture – Agricultural Marketing Service Outreach (Booth 1926) U.S. Department of Agriculture – Farm Service Agency (Booth 2031) U.S. Department of Agriculture – Forest Service (Booth 2034) U.S. Department of Agriculture – National Agricultural Statistics Service (Booth 1927)

Vernier Software & Technology (Booth 1912) Teachers’ World Wahl Clipper Corporation (Booth 541) Agribusiness Systems; Animal Systems; Power, Structural and Technical Systems

Career Show Listings

Tractor Supply Company (Booth 1451) Agribusiness Systems

Wards Natural Science (Booth 1809) Teachers’ World Westel Greenhouse, LLC (Booth 1663) Agribusiness Systems WIX Filtration Products, LLC (Booth 1070) Power, Structural and Technical Systems Wrangler (Booth 1759) Agribusiness Systems Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A. (Booth 759) Agribusiness Systems; Power, Structural and Technical Systems YBIC – Youth Beef Industry Congress (Booth 629) Animal Systems; Non-Profit Associations

U.S. Department of Agriculture – Risk Management Agency (Booth 2038) U.S. Department of Agriculture – Rural Development (Booth 2033) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (Booth 1742) Agribusiness Systems; Government; Natural Resource Systems U.S. Environmental Protection Agency – Office of Children’s Health Protection (Booth 1740) Agribusiness Systems; Government U.S. Equestrian Federation (Booth 537) Non-Profit Associations U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (Booth 1734) U.S. Marine Corps (Booth 859) U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (Booth 1847) Agribusiness Systems; Animal Systems; Food Products and Processing Systems; Non-Profit Associations U.S. Pork Center of Excellence (Booth 637) Non-Profit Associations

Connect your chosen career pathway with a business or organization that specializes in that field!

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FFA Shopping Mall Vendors Ball Sign Company

K Bar J Leather

Carhartt

Lone Star Monogramming

CASE IH

New Holland

Concession Ltd./The Engravers

Ozark Candy Company

Country Flare

Rodeo Boot Company

Cowpokes Work & Western

Silver Gallery

Down Home Collectibles

Souvenir T-Shirt Company

Eiteljorg Museum

STIHL, Inc.

Farm Boy & Farm Girl Brands

Triangle T Ranchwear

FFA Mega Store

Universal Lettering

FFA Sales Store

Waxed Roses

Grad-trak Images

Wire Works Custom Jewelry

Horn and Leather Shop

X-Treme Airbrush

Livestock signs, magnetic signs and custom auto tags

Buy a jacket or shirt and have it personalized on site.

Carhartt brand outerwear Case and International Harvester apparel

Shopping Mall

Premium leather goods, tack, awards and jewelry

Silver jewelry, engraving, tees and convention souvenirs

New Holland brand apparel Hundreds of delicious flavors of lollipops Western boots and accessories

Western apparel and accessories Complete line of Western apparel, footwear, jewelry and gifts Farm collectibles and convention souvenirs Native American and Western gift items Authentic clothing, accessories and more FFA-branded apparel, gifts and chapter materials Big savings on FFA-branded apparel and merchandise State and chapter official convention photographs Western leather accessories with lots of sparkle

Beautiful silver jewelry FFA and custom tees – choose from hundreds of designs STIHL brand hats and apparel Western apparel and accessories FFA jacket relettering and FFA varsity letters Real roses dipped in wax and wooden roses Custom gold and silver bent-wire gemstone jewelry Airbrush tees

Indiana Historical Society Indiana books and souvenirs

FFA Shopping Mall

Indiana Scenic Images

Indiana souvenirs and scenic postcards including Indianapolis Motor Speedway

John Deere Store

John Deere-branded apparel, tees, sweatshirts and caps open Sat.-Sun. beginning Sept. 30 throughout the month of october; Wed.-Sun. beginning oct. 19-31.

General admission $20 FFA admission $15 To purchase tickets, visit

The SCARIEST (and closest) www.frightmanor.com hAunTEd houSE to Indy! and enter the discount doors creek open at 7 p.m.

code “SKuLLS.”

Linda Blair from the original 1973 movie The Exorcist will be at the haunt on oct. 20, 21 and 22 at 7 p.m.

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Indiana Convention Center, Exhibit Halls C, D and E

Hours of Operation Wednesday, Oct. 19: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 20: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 21: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 22: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Shipping Home Made Easy Thanks to UPS, your chapter can send a large package home free! Stop by the UPS booth outside Rooms 109-110 at the Indiana Convention Center to learn more. To send additional packages for a fee, visit the UPS booth across from Exhibit Hall E.

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College and Career Training Technologies in the ag industry are constantly evolving, and many agriculture-related careers now require a wealth of technical and scientific knowledge. As career opportunities in the field change and grow, it is more important than ever to earn a college degree or get specific career training for your profession.

While the decision to dive into the world of higher education may be easy, choosing where you’re going to earn your degree can be a bit more challenging.

Luckily, you can learn more about many of the colleges, universities and trade schools that will be at this year’s career show on the following pages.

A handy guide for the colleges, universities and trade schools exhibiting in the National FFA Agricultural Career Show.

Booth numbers are identified in parentheses.

Alcorn State University – Dept. of Agriculture (Booth 2241)

Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo (Booth 2343)

Alcorn State, MS Alcorn State University is a land-grant, liberal arts, science and teacher education public institution. Sample majors include ag sciences, ag economics, agribusiness and master’s of science programs in agriculture.

Learn more at www.alcorn.edu.

San Luis Obispo, CA Cal Poly offers one of the nation’s most prestigious undergraduate agriculture programs, and the location can’t be beat – the university sits just 10 miles from the Pacific Ocean. Students have access to state-of-the-art laboratories, as well as the university’s 10,000 acres of ranchland, orchards and forests.

Learn more at www.calpoly.edu.

University of Arizona – College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (Booth 2460) Tuscon, AZ We are a small college within a large research-oriented university.

You’ll get the best of both worlds as you’ll be able to get to know everyone in your major classes while still being able to enjoy a Division 1 PAC-12 football game with 50,000 of your closest friends!

Learn more at www.arizona.edu.

University of Arkansas – Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences (Booth 2165) Fayetteville, AR Students are the No. 1 priority for the University of Arkansas College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences. The college’s 13 majors focus on meeting human needs for food and fiber and a healthy environment – both the natural and man-made.

Learn more at www.arkansas.edu.

Arizona State University (Booth 2416) Tempe, AZ Our global agribusiness program prepares students for careers in management, marketing, finance and technical positions with private agribusiness firms and governmental agencies.

The agribusiness science (pre-vet) degree covers veterinary school requirements, as well as provides a business degree.

Learn more at www.technology.asu.edu/morrison.

Auburn University – College of Agriculture (Booth 2329) Auburn, AL Our College of Agriculture prepares students to help sustain the high level of food and fiber that people rely on for their most basic needs, and address environmental and economic issues. Sample majors include ag communications, ag economics, agriscience education, agronomy, animal sciences, biosystems, fisheries, horticulture and poultry science.

Learn more at www.ag.auburn.edu/goplaces.

Black Hawk College – East Campus (Booth 2437) Galva, IL We currently offer two-year degrees in agriculture transfer and multiple agriculture and equine career curriculums. Our commitment to educational excellence is demonstrated through our graduates and their ability to provide leadership for the future of agriculture.

Learn more at www.bhc.edu.

Butler University (Booth 2430) Indianapolis, IN Butler emphasizes a liberal arts-based education and offers more than 65 majors.

Learn more at www.butler.edu.

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College and Career Training Listings

Clemson University (Booth 2438) Clemson ranks as the 22nd best public university, boasting 18,000 acres of forest and farmland dedicated to student’s learning and research. Students will find traditional majors, as well as several unique programs such as packaging science, genetics and food science culinology.

Learn more at www.clemson.edu.

Colorado State University (Booth 2339) Fort Collins, CO You can major in animal science, equine science, agricultural education, agricultural business, agricultural economics, horticulture, landscape architecture, environmental horticulture, soil and crop science in the Colorado State University College of Agricultural Sciences.

Learn more at www.agsci.colostate.edu.

Cornell University, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (Booth 2445) Ithaca, NY The mission of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is to discover, integrate, disseminate, and apply knowledge about agriculture and food sciences, applied social sciences, environmental sciences and life sciences as a basis for sustainable improvement in the lives of people throughout New York, the nation, and the world.

Learn more at www.cornell.edu.

Delaware Valley College (Booth 2434) Doylestown, PA Delaware Valley College offers more than 35 bachelor degree programs in a unique approach, which includes both classroom instruction and hands-on learning.

Programs of study include animal biotechnology, zoo science, large animal science, dairy science, crop science, landscape contracting, commercial crop production and environmental design.

Learn more at www.delval.edu.

Des Moines Area Community College (Booth 2451) Six locations in Des Moines, IA area This Iowa-based community college offers small class sizes, caring faculty, on-campus housing, nationally ranked sports teams, and more than 130 degree programs and certifications.

Programs of study include accounting, agribusiness, auto mechanics, biotechnology, fire science technology, land surveying and veterinary technology.

Learn more at www.dmacc.edu.

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Dordt College (Booth 2263) Sioux Center, IA The Dordt College curriculum is designed to give each student a complete liberal arts education from a solid Christian perspective.

Dordt offers four-year programs in agriculture, biology, biotechnology, education, engineering, environmental studies, physics and astronomy, history, and more.

Learn more at www.dordt.edu.

College Listings

Eastern Kentucky University (Booth 2422) Richmond, KY EKU’s agriculture department stresses the latest technical information. The university farms, greenhouse operations and turf plots support hands-on learning, as does an active cooperative education program.

Learn more at www.agriculture.eku.edu.

University of Florida – College of Agriculture & Life Sciences (Booth 2442) Gainesville, FL The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences administers 24 undergraduate degree programs and more than 50 areas of specializations for the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. Majors include ag education and communication, animal sciences, ag and biological engineering, and wildlife ecology and conservation.

Learn more at www.cals.ufl.edu.

University of Georgia – College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (Booth 2456) Athens, Tifton and Griffin, GA Food to fuel, turfgrass to cloning. UGA offers majors to study plants, animals, business, communications, engineering, education, food and the environment at a major Division 1-A, land-grant university!

Learn more at students.caes.uga.edu.

Hawkeye Community College (Booth 2424) Waterloo, IA Hawkeye offers more than 52 one-year and two-year programs, including ag business, animal science and horticulture.

Learn more at www.hawkeyecollege.edu.

Hobart Institute of Welding Technology (Booth 980) Troy, OH The Hobart Institute of Welding Technology is a nonprofit institution dedicated to welding training and excellence education. The Institute educates and trains individuals in the use and application of welding technologies.

Learn more at www.welding.org.

Hocking College (Booth 2418) Nelsonville, OH Hocking College is a two-year college with more than 5,000 students.

The School of Natural Resources is the largest of its kind in the country, with a unique, hands-on approach.

Learn more at www.hocking.edu.

University of Idaho (Booth 2363) Moscow, ID As the land-grant university in Idaho, we provide high-quality education in agriculture and natural resources. The College of Agricultural & Life Sciences offers more than 30 science-based

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majors, and the College of Natural Resources has one of the largest natural resources undergraduate and graduate programs in the country.

Learn more at www.uidaho.edu.

University of Illinois – Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences (Booth 2236) Urbana-Champaign, IL With graduates who are among the national leaders in starting and mid-career salaries, the University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences offers a variety of science, business, and technology-focused majors that prepare students to help solve important global food, social and environmental challenges.

Learn more at www.illinois.edu.

Illinois Central College (Booth 2317) East Peoria, IL ICC offers associate degrees in agriculture for those students wishing to transfer to a four-year university, as well as career curriculums in horticulture, diesel power equipment technology, food and consumer science, and a variety of automotive, power and manufacturing programs.

Learn more at www.icc.edu.

Illinois State University (Booth 2452) Normal, IL Academic programs in the Department of Agriculture include agribusiness, agronomy, food industry management, crop and soil science, ag communications and leadership, animal science, ag education, animal industry management, pre-veterinary medicine, horticulture and landscape management.

Learn more at www.ilstu.edu.

International Training Institute (Booth 1056) 160 locations across the U.S. The ITI has 165 training centers throughout the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada. We enable apprentices to develop technical and leadership skills including welding, HVAC and AutoCAD. Advanced curriculum includes foreman training, project management, cost estimating and business fundamentals.

Learn more at www.sheetmetal-iti.org.

IUPUI (Booth 2414) Indianapolis, IN We are home to nationally-ranked programs in nursing, public and environmental affairs, law and health.

Learn more at www.iupui.edu.

IUPUI School of Engineering and Technology (Booth 2318) Indianapolis, IN The school offers more than 12 engineering programs, including a four-year bachelor’s degree in motorsports engineering.

Learn more at engr.iupui.edu.

Iowa State University – College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (Booth 2244) Ames, IA The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences features mostly faculty advising and nearly $1.5 million in scholarships. We’re ranked second in study abroad and host the largest ag career fair in the nation.

Sample majors include animal science, agribusiness, horticulture, ag engineering, food science, international ag, biology, genetics and environmental science.

Learn more at www.iastate.edu.

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Ivy Tech Community College (Booth 2061)

Lincoln College of Technology (Booth 2421)

23 campuses in Indiana Ivy Tech Community College is the nation’s largest statewide community college with single accreditation, serving more than 150,000 students each year. Ivy Tech offers more than 150 programs and concentrations. Programs of study range from agriculture and biotechnology to dental hygiene and from early childhood education to criminal justice.

Learn more at www.ivytech.edu.

43 campuses in 17 states We offer degree and diploma programs in five areas of study: automotive technology, health sciences, skilled trades, business and information technology, and hospitality services.

Learn more at www.lincolnedu.com.

College Listings

Johnson & Wales University (Booth 2163) Providence, RI Johnson & Wales offers a wide range of associate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral and continuing education programs.

Hands-on learning is built into the curriculum, and one-third of coursework consists of arts and sciences classes. Programs of study include equine sciences, culinary arts, business, hospitality, technology and criminal justice.

Learn more at www.jwu.edu.

Amherst, MA The Stockbridge school offers a small, focused approach to education, while maintaining connections to the larger UMass community. The school’s areas of study include arboriculture and community forest management, equine industries, fruit and vegetable crops, horticulture, landscape contracting, and turfgrass management.

Learn more at www.stockbridge.cns.umass.edu.

McPherson College (Booth 2215)

Joliet, IL The Agricultural Sciences Department is home to programs in agriculture, horticulture and veterinary medical technology, as well as more than 40 clubs and organizations.

Learn more at www.jjc.edu.

McPherson, KS McPherson College awards bachelor’s degrees in more than 20 academic disciplines, including auto restoration, natural sciences and teacher education. Many of the areas of study include field experience, internships, a semester-long study abroad experience and travel courses.

Learn more at www.mcpherson.edu.

Kansas State University (Booth 2340)

Meredith Manor Equestrian Career College (Booth 2153)

Manhattan, KS Looking for a student-oriented, dynamic and diverse college to prepare you for a multitude of opportunities? K-State Agriculture encompasses more than traditional production agriculture; whether your interests range from food development to resource-based recreation, K-State Ag has an academic program that fits you!

Learn more at www.ag.ksu.edu.

Waverly, WV Meredith Manor is an equestrian career college dedicated entirely to preparing students for successful, hands-on equine careers as horse trainers, riding instructors, equine massage therapists, stable managers, farriers and more. Riding majors include western, dressage and jumping. Our campus population consists of approximately 100 students and 150 horses.

Learn more at www.meredithmanor.edu.

University of Kentucky (Booth 2260)

Michigan State University – College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (Booth 2252)

Joliet Junior College (Booth 2219)

Lexington, KY With 18 undergraduate degree programs, 16 graduate degree programs and more than 30 student organizations, the College of Agriculture has something for everyone. Programs of study include ag biotechnology, biosystems engineering, entomology, equine science, food science, forestry, landscape architecture, sustainable agriculture and pre-veterinary science.

Learn more at www.uky.edu.

Lake Land College (Booth 2157)

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University of Massachusetts – Stockbridge School of Agriculture (Booth 2462)

East Lansing, MI The MSU CANR offers 19 different majors, 13 specializations, three minors, and 12 certificate programs in scientific agriculture, the environment, and applied technologies that can lead to meaningful careers that make a difference.

Learn more at www.msu.edu.

Midway College (Booth 2151)

Mattoon, IL Lake Land College is a public community college offering career programs that lead to immediate employment, transfer programs that lead to a baccalaureate degree, liberal arts, adult education, special job training and retraining programs.

Learn more at www.lakelandcollege.edu.

Midway, KY Midway College was founded in 1847, originally as a Kentucky Female Orphan School. Today, the college is comprised of three separate colleges – a traditional day college, evening and weekend college, and online college. We are known for our programs in nursing, equine studies, business and teacher education.

Learn more at www.midway.edu.

Lamar Community College (Booth 2155)

University of Minnesota, Crookston (Booth 2257)

Lamar, CO Located in Southeast Colorado, LCC is a comprehensive residential college. Known for its signature equine offerings, it now has facilities that rival its premium offerings. Majors include ag business, animal science, horse training, equine business and liberal arts.

Learn more at www.lamarcc.edu.

Crookston, MN Small campus, big degree. Graduates from the University of Minnesota, Crookston become leaders in agriculture and natural resources, while sustaining the environment and using technology to enhance production. Students choose from 12 agriculture-related and 14 natural resource-related majors.

Learn more at www.umcrookston.edu.

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University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (Booth 2166)

Morrisville State College (Booth 2143)

Minneapolis and St. Paul, MN The University of Minnesota is one of the nation’s top public research universities. The university offers award-winning faculty, state-of-the-art learning facilities, a thriving location and beautiful campus, and more than 135 majors.

Learn more at www.umn.edu.

Morrisville, NY Morrisville State College offers two- and four-year degree programs on a campus of 3,400 students. Majors include ag business, ag science, dairy, diesel technology, natural resource conservation, equine science, horticulture, landscape architecture, and renewable energy technology and resources.

Learn more at www.morrisville.edu.

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Mississippi State University – College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (Booth 2147) Starkville, MS The college offers 14 majors and many clubs and organizations for students to be involved with. Programs of study include ag economics, ag and biological engineering, animal and dairy sciences, biochemistry and molecular biology, entomology and plant pathology, food science, plant and soil sciences, landscape architecture and poultry science.

Learn more at www.cals.msstate.edu.

University of Missouri (Booth 2351) Columbia, MO The College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources serves 2,100 undergraduate and 400 graduate students through 15 degree programs. Majors include agribusiness management, ag education, ag journalism, agricultural systems management, plant sciences, parks and recreation, animal sciences, fisheries and wildlife sciences, and forestry.

Learn more at www.missouri.edu.

University of Missouri – College of Veterinary Medicine (Booth 2357) Columbia, MO The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine is the only accredited program in the state. The four-year curriculum offers two years of clinical, practical training to complement the first two years of instructional, didactic learning. The veterinary program is also ranked nationally as one of the top programs in the United States.

Learn more at www.vetmed.missouri.edu.

Missouri Welding Institute, Inc. (Booth 971) Missouri Welding Insitute is located just north of the Ozarks in Nevada, MO. We train students to be certified structural and pipe welders with pipe-fitting knowledge. As a student, you will weld on carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum.

Learn more at www.mwi.ws.

Monmouth College (Booth 2145) Monmouth, IL Monmouth is a small, private liberal arts institution, offering more than 30 majors. The campus embodies what a Midwestern liberal arts education was meant to be. New facilities, exciting programs and an excellent academic and social environment make Monmouth College a premier Midwest liberal arts college.

Learn more at www.monm.edu.

Morehead State University (Booth 2362) Morehead, KY Morehead State University’s Agriculture department offers a wide variety of courses that allow students to be exposed to all major facets of agriculture. Majors include ag business, ag education, agronomy, animal science, equine science, golf course management, and veterinary science.

Learn more at www.moreheadstate.edu/ahs.

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Missouri State University – School of Agriculture (Booth 2141) Springfield, MO We offer degrees in ag business, ag communications, ag education, agronomy, animal science, food plant management, general agriculture, horticulture, pre-professional programs in veterinary medicine, technology education, wildlife/conservation management and a cooperative masters in plant science.

Learn more at www.ag.missouristate.edu.

Murray State University – School of Agriculture (Booth 2139) Murray, KY Murray State University offers a comprehensive hands-on education in agricultural science and animal technology areas. Sample majors include veterinary technology, pre-veterinary medicine, animal/equine sciences, agribusiness, agronomy, horticulture, ag education, ag systems technology and agriscience technology.

Learn more at www.murraystate.edu/agr.

University of Nebraska – College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (Booth 2361) Lincoln, NE We prepare students for careers in everything from animals to plants, soil to climate, golf to business, mechanization to leadership and food to forensic science.

Learn more at www.casnr.unl.edu.

North Carolina A&T State University – School of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (Booth 2446) Greensboro, NC The School of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences provides opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds to achieve excellence, through intellectual and technological advancements in the food, agricultural, environmental, and life sciences that will cultivate and enhance their potential for global leadership, productivity and competitiveness.

Learn more at www.ncat.edu.

North Carolina State University (Booth 2315) Raleigh, NC The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences educates students so they may help enhance the agricultural, economic, environmental and social well-being of the state.

Learn more at www.ncsu.edu.

Northeast Iowa Community College (Booth 2347) Calmar and Peosta, IA Agriculture majors include agricultural business – crop advisor, ag office technician, agronomy custom application, animal science, dairy, and management/marketing; agricultural production – applied agriculture studies, animal science, dairy science, and dairy science technology.

Learn more at www.nicc.edu.

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Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College (Booth 2365) Miami, OK NEO is the largest two-year residential college in Oklahoma and offers 44 degree programs. The college’s 200-acre farm provides a hands-on education in the care and management of livestock, field crops and soil. Student activities also include a rodeo team, livestock judging team, equine judging team and athletics.

Learn more at www.neo.edu.

Northwest Missouri State University (Booth 2242) Maryville, MO Founded in 1905, Northwest Missouri State University is a state-assisted, four-year regional university with a recognized tradition of quality education. Sample majors include ag business, ag economics, ag education, agronomy, animal science, animal science pre-vet, ag science and horticulture.

Learn more at www.nwmissouri.edu.

University of Northwestern Ohio (Booth 2321) Lima, OH Founded in 1920, the University of Northwestern Ohio is a private, not-for-profit institution. Sample majors include automotive, high performance, diesel, agriculture, ag business, HVAC/R and alternate fuels.

Learn more at www.unoh.edu.

The Ohio State University – Agricultural Tech Institute (Booth 2429) ATI is an associate degree-granting unit of Ohio State’s College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. We offer 30+ programs in horticulture, agriculture, environment and renewable energy. Hands on applied learning is our No. 1 teaching tool!

Learn more at ati.osu.edu

The Ohio State University – College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (Booths 2530, 2433, 2431) Columbus, OH Interested in exploring careers in veterinary medicine, agriscience education, food science, engineering, agribusiness, or environmental sustainability? We offer great scholarships, study abroad and research opportunities, internships and more.

With 21 majors, we’ve got what you’re looking for!

Learn more at www.cfaes.osu.edu/visit.

Ohio Technical College (Booth 257)

Corvallis, OR Whether it’s biofuel innovations, the safety of our food supply or just about anything in between, our students’ work affects every aspect of our lives. Majors include ag education, ag and resource economics, animal sciences, crop and soil science, entomology, fisheries and wildlife, rangeland ecology and management, and environmental toxicology.

Learn more at www.oregonstate.edu.

Parkland College (Booth 2135) Champaign, IL Parkland College prepares students for a wide variety of careers in agriculture, as well as prepares students to transfer to a four-year university for additional degrees. Programs of study include applied agronomy, precision ag technology, grain merchandising and management and agribusiness.

Learn more at www.parkland.edu.

The Pennsylvania State University (Booth 2354) State College, PA Our College of Agriculture has a small college atmosphere and a major research university. We offer a faculty-student ratio 1 to 11, faculty advising, state-of-the-art facilities, internships and career placement, and $1.8 million in scholarships. Programs of study include animal, biomedical, food, environmental and plant sciences, education, engineering and forest resources.

Learn more at www.agsci.psu.edu.

Purdue University – College of Agriculture (Booth 2057) West Lafayette, IN Purdue Agriculture graduates are solving the world’s most-pressing issues and are in great demand as nearly every career field has a connection to agriculture. Purdue students can choose from 44 majors in 10 academic departments.

Learn more at www.purdue.edu/GoinAG.

Purdue University – Veterinary Medicine (Booth 428) West Lafayette, IN Since 1963, the school has produced nearly 2,000 veterinarians.

Educational opportunities are not limited to students seeking the professional DVM degree, however. We also offer degrees in veterinary technology, and graduate and post graduate programs in basic medical sciences, veterinary clinical sciences and veterinary pathobiology.

Learn more at www.vet.purdue.edu.

Cleveland, OH Ohio Technical College is an award-winning, accredited private, proprietary, postsecondary technical college specializing in a wide array of technician training programs in automotive, motorcycle, diesel equipment, collision repair and refinishing, classic car restoration, high performance and racing, alternative fuel vehicles, power generator systems and BMW. Learn more at ohiotech.edu.

Redlands Community College (Booth 2265)

Oklahoma State University (Booth 2230)

Ridgewater College – Agriculture Dept. (Booth 2133)

Stillwater, OK OSU dedicates itself to helping students achieve greatness by offering more than 200 undergraduate and 111 masters degrees. Majors include agriculture, animal science, ag communications, business, education, pre-vet/health and natural resource ecology.

Learn more at www.okstate.edu.

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Oregon State University – College of Agricultural Sciences (Booth 2137)

El Reno, OK Students at Redlands Community College can achieve associate degrees in numerous areas, as well as prepare for transfer to a four-year institution. Agriculture majors include ag communication, agronomy, animal science, enology, ranch management, horticulture, viticulture and hydrology.

Learn more at www.redlandscc.edu.

Willmar, MN The first two years at Ridgewater College can lead to completion of a bachelor of science degree in various agriculture majors at four-year institutions. Ridgewater College also offers technical agriculture programs leading to two-year diploma and Associate of Applied Science degrees.

Learn more at www.ridgewater.edu.

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New Brunswick, NJ We are the state university for New Jersey. Our courses cover the biological spectrum, from organisms to ecosystems. Students often pursue groundbreaking research projects, internships and service learning – all of which are hallmarks of an education at one of the top public research universities in the nation.

Learn more at www.rutgers.edu.

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (Booth 2129) SMWC thrives on offering a rich liberal arts, value-centered education in the Catholic tradition. We offer students individual attention, a wide variety of student leadership activities, and scholarships and financial aid. Some of our top majors include education, equine studies, human services and science.

Learn more at www.smwc.edu.

Sandhills Community College – Landscape Gardening (Booth 2264) Pinehurst, NC The Landscape Gardening Curriculum emphasizes intensive, practical hands-on training in applied horticulture to reinforce classroom lecture on theory and technique. Graduates will be prepared for employment opportunities in applied horticulture related to landscape development and maintenance of public gardens or residential and commercial operations.

Learn more at www.sandhills.edu.

South Dakota State University (Booth 2256) Brookings, SD No matter which of the 200 majors, minors and other programs our students pursue, they each receive a personal, practical education on a vibrant campus. Majors include agribusiness, ag systems technology, animal science, agronomy, dairy production, environmental management, park and recreation management, range science and pre-veterinary science.

Learn more at www.sdstate.edu.

Tennessee Tech University (Booth 2360) Cookeville, TN The College of Agricultural and Human Sciences promotes a strong academic environment for its students. Programs of study include agribusiness management, ag communications, ag education, ag engineering technology, agronomy and soils, pre-veterinary science, horticulture and turfgrass management.

Learn more at www.tntech.edu.

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Rutgers University (Booth 2131)

Texas A&M University – College of Agriculture & Life Sciences (Booths 1905, 2253) College Station, TX The College of Agriculture & Life Sciences offers 30 majors in 14 departments that empower students to investigate science, promote business, conserve natural resources, solve problems, connect with people and support life, as well as study abroad programs and extensive internship opportunities.

Learn more at www.aglifesciences.tamu.edu.

Texas Tech University (Booth 2261) Lubbock, TX The College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources offers undergraduate programs in ag economics, ag education and communications, animal and food science, landscape architecture, plant and soil science, and natural resources management.

Learn more at www.ttu.edu.

Southeast Community College (Booth 2161) Beatrice, Lincoln and Milford, NE The Agriculture Business & Management Technology program is on the Beatrice Campus, where students get hands-on experience on a 900-acre farm laboratory. Focus areas are agribusiness, crops, diversified agriculture, golf turfgrass management, horticulture and livestock.

Learn more at www.southeast.edu.

State University of New York College of Agriculture and Technology (SUNY) at Cobleskill (Booth 2443) Cobleskill, NY The only public polytechnic residential college in New York’s Tech Valley. Small class sizes, individual attention and unique opportunities beyond the traditional classroom. Majors include biotech, ag business, animal science, financial services, wildlife, fisheries, ag equipment and turfgrass management.

Learn more at www.cobleskill.edu.

Tennessee State University – Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (Booth 2266) Nashville, TN Programs of study include agribusiness, agricultural and extension education, animal science and pre-veterinary medicine, applied GIS, biotechnology, food technology, plant and soil science, and a Peace Corps masters program.

Learn more at www.tnstate.edu.

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Tulsa Welding School (Booth 263) Tulsa, OK and Jacksonville, FL TWS trains its graduates for the skills, knowledge and workplace attitudes essential to enter the profession of welding or welding quality assurance/quality control inspection.

Learn more at www.weldingschool.com.

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Universal Technical Institute (Booth 2221) Glendale Heights, IL We train students to become automotive and diesel technicians.

Our classes combine theoretical learning with hands-on experience, often on the most recent vehicles to roll off the manufacturer partners’ assembly lines.

Learn more at www.uti.edu.

Utah State University – College of Agriculture (Booth 2359) Logan, UT Nestled between two beautiful mountain ranges, minutes from hiking, skiing and fishing. USU has it all. The College of Agriculture boasts more than 20 majors, a state-of-the-art equine facility, new agriculture building, a nationally recognized Equestrian team and two national rodeo champions.

Learn more at www.usu.edu.

Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine (Booth 429) Blacksburg, VA The VMRCVM offers a four-year, full-time program leading to the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree. The college also offers a biomedical and veterinary sciences graduate program, designed to prepare graduate students to be scholars and researchers who will benefit society by advancing veterinary and biomedical knowledge.

Learn more at www.vetmed.vt.edu.

Virginia Tech (Booth 2333) Blacksburg, VA The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences offers 11 undergraduate majors to its 2,400 students. Majors include ag and applied economics, animal and poultry sciences, dairy science, horticulture, food science and technology, and human nutrition.

Learn more at www.vt.edu.

Washington State University Organic Agriculture (Booth 2358) Pullman, WA Washington State University’s Certificate in Organic Agriculture is the first in the nation offered online. The certificate provides knowledge and skills that are applicable to all industries in the organic food chain – from production, processing and delivery to policy, regulation and education.

Learn more at online.wsu.edu/organicag.

Western Illinois University (Booth 2065) Macomb and Moline, IL At Western, students have the advantage of learning from full-time faculty, who teach 95 percent of the classes. Most students say their professors are more

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than just teachers; they are mentors. Majors include agriculture, ag science, agricultural business, recreation and tourism, and biology.

Learn more at www.wiu.edu.

Western Kentucky University (Booth 2432) Bowling Green, KY Western Kentucky has been the fastest growing university in Kentucky for more than 12 years and offers more than 7 agriculture programs of study.

Learn more at www.wku.edu.

William Woods University (Booth 2159) Fulton, MO WWU is a small, private, liberal arts-based university.

The Woods Way is committed to cultivating highly respected, innovative and unique programs. Programs of study include equestrian, American Sign Language, athletic training and 37 other majors.

Learn more at www.thewoods.edu.

Wilmington College of Ohio (Booth 2164) Wilmington, OH Courses in the agriculture program at Wilmington College are designed to prepare students either for graduate programs or for work in one of six broad areas of agriculture. These areas are ag business, agronomy, animal science, production, equine studies and ag teaching licensure.

Learn more at www.wilmington.edu.

University of Wisconsin, Madison (Booth 2350) Madison, WI The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences offers a small college feel, with small classes that average 30 students and are taught by the world’s leading scientists. Students choose from 24 majors, including ag business management, ag journalism, dairy science, entomology, landscape architecture, plant pathology and wildlife ecology.

Learn more at www.cals.wisc.edu.

University of Wisconsin, River Falls (Booth 2450) River Falls, WI The College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Science has earned an outstanding reputation for excellence in education and service to the region, nation and world since 1912. Majors include ag education, ag studies, biotechnology, conservation, crop science, dairy science, geology, land use planning, pre-veterinary medicine and marketing communications.

Learn more at www.uwrf.edu.

WyoTech (Booth 2314) Six locations across U.S. WyoTech is a community of students and instructors who are passionate about the automotive, diesel, motorcycle, marine, collision and refinishing, plumbing, and electrician career fields. The career training programs are short-term, and most students complete their programs in less than 16 months.

Learn more at www.wyotech.edu.

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