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Careers Agribusiness Systems 6 Animal Systems 8 Biotechnology Systems 10 Environmental Service Systems 12 Food Products and Processing Systems 14 Natural Resource Systems 16 Plant Systems 18 Power, Structural and Technical Systems 20
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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
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.
Careers in agriculture
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the 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 AgriCuLtureThe 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.
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 yOuNot 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.
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if 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
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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traps, tracking animals and obtaining them through various methods.
LArge Or sMALL AniMALsSome 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.
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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if 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 AgriCuLtureAgricultural 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.
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 FutureBiotechnology 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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L 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 OutLOOkPeople 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.
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CAreers in FOOd PrOduCts And PrOCessing inCreAsing in deMAnd
A 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,
test new f lavors and colors, and even make ice cream, candy and soft drinks.
APPLying CLAssrOOM LessOnsThe 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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Food Products and Processing Systems
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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.
For more information on these careers, visit www.ffa.org/ffanation and click on Careers.
developing 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
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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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.
JOBs in the FutureAs 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 FOrestThose 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.
For more Natural Resources career information, visit www.ffa.org/ffanation and click on Careers.
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Plant Systems
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the 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 dirtyPeople 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.
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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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.
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if 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 eduCAtiOnOften, 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 OPPOrtunitiesCareers 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.
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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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?
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!
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2011 exhibit Booth LocationsCareer 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
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
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Friday,�October�21:�8�a.m.�to�4�p.m.
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Career Show listings
American�Technical�Publishers�(Booth�1814)Agribusiness Systems; Teachers’ World
American�Veterinary�Medical�Association�(Booth�437)Agribusiness Systems; Non-Profit Associations
American�Welding�Society�(Booth�767)Non-Profit Associations
Animal�Agriculture�Alliance�(Booth�438)Animal Systems; Non-Profit Associations
Appaloosa�Horse�Club�(Booth�343)Non-Profit Associations
AQHA�(Booth�545)Animal Systems
Aquatic�Eco-Systems,�Inc.�(Booth�1821)Animal Systems; Plant Systems; Teachers’ World
Army�National�Guard�(Booth�1943)Government
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
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
Bunge�North�America�(Booth�1828)Food Products and Processing Systems
BWI�Companies,�Inc.�(Booth�839)Agribusiness Systems; Plant Systems
CAERT,�Inc.�(Booth�1816)Agribusiness Systems; Teachers’ World
The�Candle�Cottage�(Booth�1909)Fundraising
Canon�Envirothon�(Booth�1641)Environmental Systems; Non-Profit Associations
CareerSafe�(Booth�1813)Agribusiness Systems; Non-Profit Associations; Teachers’ World
Cargill�(Booth�2006)Teachers’ World
Carhartt�(Booth�1371)Agribusiness Systems
Case�IH�(Booth�1051)
Caterpillar/ThinkBIG�(Booth�2243)Agribusiness Systems; Colleges and Universities; Teachers’ World
Ceres�International�Fraternity,�Inc.�(Booth�241)Non-Profit Associations
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.
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.
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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
Chappell�Antique�Tractors�(Booth�881)Non-Profit Associations
Chevron�Lubricants�(Booth�875)Agribusiness Systems; Power, Structural and Technical Systems
Christian�Kropf�(Booth�1938)Fundraising
CHS,�Inc.�(Booth�1741)Agribusiness Systems; Food Products and Processing Systems
Collegiate�FFA�(Booth�2229)
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
Delmar�Cengage�Learning�(Booth�1920)Agribusiness Systems; Teachers’ World
DOW�AgroSciences�(Booth�1343)Plant Systems
Drive�For�Savings�(Booth�2209)Fundraising
Elanco�(Booth�729)Agribusiness Systems; Animal Systems; Biotechnology Systems
ESRI�–�Environmental�Systems��Research�Institute,�Inc.�(Booth�2018)Agribusiness Systems; Environmental Systems; Natural Resource Systems
Excel�Sportswear�(Booth�2004)Agribusiness Systems
Farm�American�Racing�(Booth�129)Power, Structural and Technical Systems
Farm�Credit�Services�(Booth�1951)Agribusiness Systems
Farm�Journal�Foundation�(Booth�1637)Non-Profit Associations
Farm�to�Consumer�Foundation�(Booth�1637)Environmental Systems
Farm�Works�Software�(Booth�1913)Agribusiness Systems; Power, Structural and Technical Systems
FarmHouse�International�Fraternity�(Booth�237)Alumni Nation; Non-Profit Associations
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
GAC�Great�American�Country�(Booth�1651)
Gordon�Bernard�Company�(Booth�233)Agribusiness Systems; Fundraising
The�Graphic�Cow�(Booth�843)Fundraising
Growth�Energy�(Booth�2213)Non-Profit Associations
GSI�Group�(Booth�1263)Agribusiness Systems; Plant Systems
Hobar�Publications�(Booth�1908)Agribusiness Systems; Teachers’ World
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Hobart�Welding�Products�(Booth�977)Agribusiness Systems
Holistic�Management�International�(Booth�1918)Agribusiness Systems; Non-Profit Associations; Teachers’ World
Hummert�International�(Booth�1563)Agribusiness Systems; Biotechnology Systems; Environmental Systems; Natural Resource Systems; Plant 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
International�Llama�Registry�(Booth�739)Non-Profit Associations
Internet�Innovation�Alliance�(Booth�329)Non-Profit Associations
Ironworker�Management�Progressive��Action�Cooperative�Trust�(Booth�261)Non-Profit Associations; Power, Structural and Technical Systems
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
Joe’s�Crab�Shack�(Booth�1729)Food Products and Processing Systems
John�Deere�(Booth�450)Agribusiness Systems; Power, Structural and Technical Systems
Junior�American�Boer�Goat�Association�(Booth�633)Non-Profit Associations
Kerr�Farms�with�Scentsy�Candles�(Booth�235)Fundraising
Keystone�Steel�and�Wire�(Booth�1064)Agribusiness Systems; Power, Structural and Technical Systems
Kids�Against�Hunger�(Booth�2008)�Non-Profit Associations
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)
Local�Dirt�(Booth�2056)Agribusiness Systems
Lonestar�Livestock�Equipment�Co.,�Inc.�(Booth�341)Agribusiness Systems
Longwood�Gardens,�Inc.�(Booth�2428)Colleges and Universities
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
The�Mathile�Institute�for�the�Advancement��of�Human�Nutrition�(Booth�1815)Non-Profit Associations; Teachers’ World
McCartney�Produce,�Inc.�(Booth�1841)Food Products and Processing Systems; Fundraising
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McKee�Foods�Corporation�(Booth�1836)Agribusiness Systems; Food Products and Processing Systems; Fundraising
Miller�Manufacturing�Company�(Booth�339)Agribusiness Systems; Animal Systems
Monsanto�(Booth�939)Biotechnology Systems
Montana�Silversmiths�(Booth�1955)Power, Structural and Technical Systems
Mud�Hole�Custom�Tackle�(Booth�1763)Agribusiness Systems
My�Community�Coffee�(Booth�1915)Agribusiness Systems
National�Agricultural�Aviation�Association��(Booth�1645)Agribusiness Systems; Non-Profit Associations; Plant Systems
NAAE�–�National�Association�of�Agricultural�Educators�(Booth�1820)Non-Profit Associations; Teachers’ World
NAAE�National�TeachAg�Campaign�(Booth�2051)Agribusiness Systems; Non-Profit Associations
National�Association�of�Conservation�Districts��(Booth�1643)Non-Profit Associations
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
National�Institute�on�Deafness�and�Other�Communication�Disorders�(Booth�1911)Government; Non-Profit Associations
National�Junior�Swine�Association�(Booth�628)Animal Systems; Non-Profit Associations
National�Organizations�for�Youth�Safety��(Booth�959)Agribusiness Systems; Non-Profit Associations
National�Pork�Board�(Booth�630)Animal Systems; Non-Profit Associations
National�Reining�Horse�Association�(Booth�635)Non-Profit Associations
National�Weather�Service�(Booth�1732)Natural Resource Systems
NRCS�–�Natural�Resources�Conservation�Service�(Booth�2039)Natural Resource Systems
New�Holland�Agriculture�(Booth�751)Agribusiness Systems; Power, Structural and Technical Systems
North�American�Salt�Company�(Booth�1866)Agribusiness Systems; Natural Resource Systems
Novartis�Animal�Health�U.S.,�Inc.�(Booth�440)Agribusiness Systems; Animal Systems; Biotechnology Systems
Novus�International�(Booth�736)Animal Systems
Nutrients�For�Life�Foundation�(Booth�1907)Teachers’ World
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
Pat�Mooney,�Inc.�(Booth�1054)Power, Structural and Technical Systems; Teachers’ World
Pearson�Career�Technology�Education�(Booth�1823)Teachers’ World
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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
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)
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.
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Career Show listingsTractor�Supply�Company�(Booth�1451)Agribusiness Systems
TransCanada�Corporation�(Booth�865)Power, Structural and Technical Systems
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)
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
U.S.�Trotting�Association�(Booth�647)Agribusiness Systems; Animal Systems; Non-Profit Associations
Valspar�(Booth�783)
Vernier�Software�&�Technology�(Booth�1912)Teachers’ World
Wahl�Clipper�Corporation�(Booth�541)Agribusiness Systems; Animal Systems; Power, Structural and Technical 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
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CarharttCarhartt brand outerwear
CaSe ihCase and International Harvester apparel
Concession ltd./the engravers Silver jewelry, engraving, tees and convention souvenirs
Country FlareWestern apparel and accessories
Cowpokes Work & WesternComplete line of Western apparel, footwear, jewelry and gifts
down home CollectiblesFarm collectibles and convention souvenirs
eiteljorg MuseumNative American and Western gift items
Farm boy & Farm Girl brandsAuthentic clothing, accessories and more
FFa Mega StoreFFA-branded apparel, gifts and chapter materials
FFa Sales StoreBig savings on FFA-branded apparel and merchandise
Grad-trak imagesState and chapter official convention photographs
horn and leather ShopWestern leather accessories with lots of sparkle
indiana historical SocietyIndiana books and souvenirs
indiana Scenic imagesIndiana souvenirs and scenic postcards including Indianapolis Motor Speedway
John deere StoreJohn Deere-branded apparel, tees, sweatshirts and caps
The SCARIEST (and closest) hAunTEd houSE to Indy!
doors creek open at 7 p.m.
Linda Blair from the original 1973 movie The Exorcist will be at the haunt on
oct. 20, 21 and 22 at 7 p.m.
open Sat.-Sun. beginning Sept. 30 throughout the month of october; Wed.-Sun. beginning oct. 19-31.
General admission $20 FFA admission $15To purchase tickets, visit www.frightmanor.com and enter the discount code “SKuLLS.”
K bar J leatherPremium leather goods, tack, awards and jewelry
lone Star MonogrammingBuy a jacket or shirt and have it personalized on site.
New hollandNew Holland brand apparel
ozark Candy CompanyHundreds of delicious flavors of lollipops
Rodeo boot CompanyWestern boots and accessories
Silver GalleryBeautiful silver jewelry
Souvenir t-Shirt Company FFA and custom tees – choose from hundreds of designs
Stihl, inc.STIHL brand hats and apparel
triangle t RanchwearWestern apparel and accessories
universal letteringFFA jacket relettering and FFA varsity letters
Waxed RosesReal roses dipped in wax and wooden roses
Wire Works Custom JewelryCustom gold and silver bent-wire gemstone jewelry
x-treme airbrushAirbrush tees
FFA shopping MallIndiana�Convention�Center,�
Exhibit�Halls�C,�D�and�E
hours of OperationWednesday,�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 easyThanks 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.
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.
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College listingsCollege and Career training Listingsa 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)Alcorn State, MSAlcorn 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.
university of arizona – College of agriculture and life Sciences (booth 2460)Tuscon, AZWe 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, ARStudents 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, AZOur 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, ALOur 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, ILWe 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, INButler emphasizes a liberal arts-based education and offers more than 65 majors.Learn more at www.butler.edu.
Cal Poly, San luis obispo (booth 2343)San Luis Obispo, CACal 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.
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, COYou 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, NYThe 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, PADelaware 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 areaThis 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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gsdordt College (booth 2263)Sioux Center, IAThe 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.
eastern Kentucky university (booth 2422)Richmond, KYEKU’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, GAFood 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, IAHawkeye 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, OHThe 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, OHHocking 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, IDAs 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
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, ILWith 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, ILICC 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, ILAcademic 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, INWe 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, INThe 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, IAThe 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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gsivy tech Community College (booth 2061)23 campuses in IndianaIvy 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.
Johnson & Wales university (booth 2163)Providence, RIJohnson & 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.
Joliet Junior College (booth 2219)Joliet, ILThe 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.
Kansas State university (booth 2340)Manhattan, KSLooking 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.
university of Kentucky (booth 2260)Lexington, KYWith 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)Mattoon, ILLake 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.
lamar Community College (booth 2155)Lamar, COLocated 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.
lincoln College of technology (booth 2421)43 campuses in 17 statesWe 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.
university of Massachusetts – Stockbridge School of agriculture (booth 2462)Amherst, MAThe 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)McPherson, KSMcPherson 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.
Meredith Manor equestrian Career College (booth 2153)Waverly, WVMeredith 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.
Michigan State university – College of agriculture and Natural Resources (booth 2252)East Lansing, MIThe 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)Midway, KYMidway 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.
university of Minnesota, Crookston (booth 2257)Crookston, MNSmall 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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gsuniversity of Minnesota, twin Cities (booth 2166)Minneapolis and St. Paul, MNThe 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.
Mississippi State university – College of agriculture and life Sciences (booth 2147)Starkville, MSThe 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, MOThe 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, MOThe 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, ILMonmouth 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, KYMorehead 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.
Morrisville State College (booth 2143)Morrisville, NYMorrisville 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.
Missouri State university – School of agriculture (booth 2141)Springfield, MOWe 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, KYMurray 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, NEWe 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, NCThe 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, NCThe 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, IAAgriculture 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, OKNEO 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, MOFounded 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, OHFounded 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, OHInterested 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)Cleveland, OHOhio 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.
oklahoma State university (booth 2230)Stillwater, OKOSU 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.
oregon State university – College of agricultural Sciences (booth 2137)Corvallis, ORWhether 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, ILParkland 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, PAOur 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, INPurdue 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, INSince 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.
Redlands Community College (booth 2265)El Reno, OKStudents 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.
Ridgewater College – agriculture dept. (booth 2133)Willmar, MNThe 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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College listingsRutgers university (booth 2131)New Brunswick, NJWe 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, NCThe 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, SDNo 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.
Southeast Community College (booth 2161)Beatrice, Lincoln and Milford, NEThe 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, NYThe 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.
tennessee tech university (booth 2360)Cookeville, TNThe 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.
texas a&M university – College of agriculture & life Sciences (booths 1905, 2253)College Station, TXThe 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, TXThe 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.
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gstulsa Welding School (booth 263)Tulsa, OK and Jacksonville, FLTWS 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.
universal technical institute (booth 2221)Glendale Heights, ILWe 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, UTNestled 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, VAThe 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, VAThe 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, WAWashington 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, ILAt 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
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, KYWestern 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, MOWWU 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, OHCourses 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, WIThe 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, WIThe 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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