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Today, the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service publicly released the 2022 Census of Agriculture Data findings. Notably, the USDA NextGen program was highlighted within the first ten minutes of the announcement: https://lnkd.in/e_Dqi82m Through the Swette Center for Sustainable Food Systems at Arizona State University, I have been selected to participate in this transformative initiative working with the Arizona Department of Agriculture. What is the USDA NextGen program? It's a 262.5 million dollar investment in the future of our food systems. The focus is to provide comprehensive training and support to a diverse cohort of students, enabling them to pursue impactful careers in food, agriculture, ecological management, and human sciences. The program's significance is highlighted by the emphasis on the aging demographic of farmers and the loss of farmland. Over the past five years, 142,000 farms have closed down, equating to a staggering 20 million acres of inactive farmland. Recognizing the pivotal role of youth in shaping the future, coupled with the compounding effects of the pandemic and climate-related disasters, there is a pressing imperative to cultivate more resilient, sustainable, and equitable food systems. The insights shared during the release by The Honorable Secretary of Agriculture Thomas Vilsack closely resonates with my personal experiences working with and visiting peri-urban farms in the Phoenix area. A few months ago, a farmer told me, “Growing lettuce isn’t enough.” I don’t think that’s the first time I have heard that. The data reveals that a majority of farmers report need “off-farm” income to keep the farm operating. Exemplifying this trend locally is Amadio Ranch, which leverages their produce to operate a bakery, enhancing revenue streams beyond traditional farmer's markets. He also noted the urgent need to adopt circular waste management systems and innovative approaches for repurposing waste into valuable commodities. Another local example pioneering this work is the Arizona Worm Farm, which converts waste from commercial kitchens into fertilizer and animal feed, thereby contributing to environmental sustainability while creating economic value. I am eager to continue engaging with farmers and ranchers to learn about the practices that have proven effective for them and what they struggle with most. And, I'm excited to further my commitment to advancing sustainable, equitable, and resilient food systems through the NextGen program! Access the 2022 Census of Agriculture Data: https://lnkd.in/eiSq3EEC

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"Interning at State Farm means I get to explore my interests, learn a lot of information through real-world experience, and be able to have sophisticated conversations with people on the team." Luis, a returning investment intern, shares his insights on why he chose State Farm for his internship and highlights the benefits he found most valuable. "The reason I considered State Farm for my internship is because my previous work experience with the company revealed a culture that resonated with me and offered valuable learning opportunities. "Last year, my favorite part was gaining a different perspective within the finance industry. Throughout my internship, I acquired skills in investment strategies and fundamental analysis when investing in companies." Looking ahead to this year's internship, Luis is excited about his goals. "This year, I am looking forward to maximizing my internship experience, going deeper into fundamental investment strategies, and networking with people in my department. I'm excited to embrace the challenges and growth that lie ahead." Join the Talent Neighborhood to learn more about upcoming internship opportunities. https://lnkd.in/gZCPaKeR

After concluding my internship with the Indiana FFA Organization, I was approached by my academic advisor, Chrissie Strong, about the opportunity to be featured as a Purdue University Agricultural Economics Success Story! I wanted my story to be based around the idea of appreciating where you currently are, which led us to the title "Jaydon Kauffman Finds the Power of Being in The Present." Please give this a read as I could not be more enthusiastic to share this article!

In case you missed it in our Instagram stories, follow along with Sorrell College student, Camryn Easterling, at her marketing internship with Liquid Life Vacation Rentals in Orange Beach, AL 📍 Let’s congratulate Camryn Easterling for this awesome social media takeover! 👏 Do you have an internship this summer? Let us know in the comments below so we can highlight your success. #TroyUniversity #SorrellCollegeofBusiness #SorrellGeeks

Some of the skills I want to learn is how to diagnose an injury and make it so I can tell them what to do for rehab and different things they can do to help make it easier and hurt less. The new skill I learned is how to tape different things and how to tape for different injuries. Nebo School District CTE Internships Christine Thomas Tyler Lewis #SFHS #cteinternships #athletictraining

Get to know Leyah M. Dauber! Leyah joined the firm earlier this year as an Associate Advisor after graduating from SUNY Alfred State with a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree. She is a first-generation college graduate and found a passion for financial planning through her coursework and various internships. If you would like to speak with a member of our advisor team, using the link below to schedule your no-obligation consultation! Schedule Consultation Here - https://lnkd.in/e8KgaudK #WealthManagement #FinancialPlanning #GetToKnowUs #Advisor #Content

Having interns on your team is extremely rewarding. Three things I learned from Maggie Heymans this summer: 1️⃣ Review your processes. Nothing is more humbling then onboarding someone only to realize the way you've been doing things may not make the most sense. 2️⃣ Investing time in your team pays huge dividends. Sure, it's always easier and faster to complete tasks yourself, but being intentional about dedicating time to share knowledge will lead to a stronger, more efficient team you can grow to trust. 3️⃣ The future is bright! The professionals entering the workforce are both eager and grounded. Their fresh perspectives and willingness to learn will help them make an impact right away in their careers. Honestly, we all might need to step up to be ready for them!

IBES at Work 🧑🔬🌎💡 Every summer, IBES funds around 20 undergraduate internships and research experiences. Among this year’s cohort was Yuna Sato '24, who interned at the Providence Stormwater Innovation Center. Watch this brief video to get a first-person perspective of her work! Roger Williams Park Conservancy *** Want to help support experiences like these? Head to our website to learn how: ibes.brown.edu

THE ANGUS FOUNDATION, ACCELERATING AND ENHANCING THE ANGUS BREED Critical objective 5 for Angus Australia is to ‘Attract, develop and retain talent to accelerate and enhance the Angus breed’. One of the Key Outcomes under this objective is to ‘Develop Future Leaders – through scholarships, training programs and internships, encourage and develop individuals commencing their careers in the beef industry.’ Learn more here https://lnkd.in/enXn7xeh