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🌲 This summer, we've been encouraging you to share the #woodsupplychain with students in your community. Check out this article by Gloria Coleman at The News-Review, which features FRA member company Roseburg Forest Products. The company offers #internships for students to gain hands-on experience working in the woods. 🗨️ “It’s super interesting. There’s a lot going on in the timber industry, more than meets the eye. So it’s been a really fun experience, getting to learn about it and kind of be in it,” says Owen Vredenburg, a current intern. 👉 Read the full article here: Douglas County's Rising Workers' Interest in the Forests https://lnkd.in/eyfAvZdD 📚 FRA Further Reading: Cultivating Future Foresters https://lnkd.in/ePNfFEau To Attract People to the Forest Industry, We Need to Be Attractive https://lnkd.in/eCphNvMa The Forest Industry Needs More Young Talent https://lnkd.in/epHhdE2u

For Geswein Farm & Land, I write about #womeninag as a way for women to learn about different aspects of the agriculture industry outside of traditional farming. In this profile, I spoke with Molly Grotjan, who is a recent Purdue University graduate now working for John Deere as a Supply Chain Management Specialist. Molly shares why internships are important and why getting used to being uncomfortable is an important part of life.

  Louisiana Agricultural Workforce Development Program Learn about funding for ag-related internship programs Through this grant, Louisiana businesses can establish internship programs that grow the next generation of agriculture professionals while strengthening their own businesses. Key program details Application Period: Annually July 1st to September 1st Applications are reviewed on a first come, first served basis. Financial Support: Participating businesses may receive reimbursement of up to 50% of the intern hiring costs, with a maximum award amount of $5,000. Qualified Participants: Eligible businesses include agricultural producers, entities engaged in agriculture, and those providing related support activities or services. Intern Eligibility: Louisiana secondary or postsecondary students and beginning farmers or ranchers employed by agricultural businesses. Work Requirements: Internships should offer at least 130 hours of work experience, not exceeding one year in duration, and interns must be paid at least the minimum wage rate as per the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938. Businesses must also possess Workers’ Compensation insurance. For more on eligibility requirements, and program rules, click here. How to apply: Fill out the Application Form. Answer the Supplemental Questions form. Email the above documents in a single email to agworkforce@ldaf.state.la.us. If selected, the Louisiana Agricultural Finance Authority (LAFA) will provide an internship application to be submitted by the intern or beginning farmer.   Contact info Louisiana Agricultural Finance Authority (225) 952-8084 agworkforce@ldaf.state.la.us 

🎥 Excited to share a behind-the-scenes look at my journey through the Nesternship project, where I focused on "Maize Production Monitoring." From soil preparation, bedding, and watering to sowing through labor, this video captures each step of the process. 🌽 🔘 Key Highlights: ✅ Soil Preparation: Witness the meticulous preparation of the soil, ensuring a fertile foundation for the maize plants to thrive. ✅ Bedding: Observe the creation of raised beds, which optimize water and nutrient management, promoting healthy growth. ✅ Watering: Explore the precise irrigation techniques employed to provide the ideal amount of moisture to the maize plants at every stage of their development. ✅ Sowing: Watch the careful and precise sowing of maize seeds, ensuring a bountiful harvest. Proud of the insights gained and the growth experienced throughout this project. 🌱🚀 #MaizeProduction #SoilPreparation #Bedding #Watering #Sowing #AgricultureInnovation #DataAnalytics #SustainableFarming #AgriTech #Nesternship2024 #PrecisionFarming #LinkedInLearning #GrowthJourney #Nesternship #NestléPakistan #NestléNeedsYouth #WeAreNestlé #All4YOUth #NestléCareers #Internship #NestléGreatPlaceToWork #LifeAtNestléPK

The Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Management is happy to announce that we have our ExperienceUNB portal open for summer 2024 internship/employment positions to be submitted that either our upper undergraduate and/or professional masters students will be looking to apply for.  Students will also receive academic credit for their summer work experiences by completing learning objectives shortly after their summer placement begins, writing a structured report, and presenting on overview of their experience within our faculty in the fall. Please visit https://experience.unb.ca/ New to Experience UNB? If this is a first time login, an employer profile will be needed - this will not take long and will be "one and done" - never needed again for future postings. Your profile will need to be "approved" by the Experience UNB folks and then you will be able to post opportunities (note: there could be a 1-2 day lag). Returning Partners Please login under 'Employers', navigate to Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Management on the left-hand side and choose 'Programs and Courses'. Once into our page, click on Create New + (small and over to the right on the page) to add in the information to post an internship/summer job opportunity. Ideally these are paid summer positions, but we can also post volunteer opportunities and it will be up to the students to apply or not. In order for the work-integrated opportunities to also count for academic credit for the students, it must be a minimum of 12 weeks and a minimum of 30h/week. Fully funded summer opportunities?  Go straight to the portal to start the process. Looking for additional funding to help hire more than one student, or help stretch your $ a bit further? Please send a message to foremdean@unb.ca to let us know if you would like to explore matching funding opportunities (+ you also can click the box on the ExperienceUNB opportunity) so we can engage with you sooner rather than later to ensure success with matching funds. Please share this wide and far - we want to be able to provide as many career-relevant work-integrated summer employment opportunities as possible to our students.

The germination test is essential because it helps determine if seeds are viable and can grow into healthy plants. By conducting this test, we can assess the quality of seeds, predict their ability to sprout, and ensure successful plant growth. It's a crucial step in seed production and farming to select the best seeds for planting, leading to higher crop yields and healthy plant development. #internship #SeedScience

Growing a new perspective! Read how an agricultural internship reshaped a student's perspective on the industry's viability. Link: https://lnkd.in/gUEpfbRV #agriculture #careerdevelopment #internshipexperience #agriculturematters #internshipstory

Three initial steps to consider when deciding on an agricultural career. 1. When considering a career in agriculture, explore alternative paths like agribusiness and food technology in addition to traditional farming. Gain real-world experience through internships and education to make informed decisions based on interests, abilities, and lifestyle preferences. 2. Success in the dynamic agricultural sector requires adaptability to changes driven by environmental factors, market shifts, and technological advancements. Stay informed about industry developments and network with professionals to stay ahead. 3. Seek mentorship from experienced individuals for valuable advice and encouragement throughout career advancement. Choose a path in agriculture aligned with your interests and values to find fulfilment and progression in the field. Share your opinions with us in the comment section #agricissexy #embraceagriculture #youthsinagriculture #womeninagriculture

For almost 10 years I've been working supporting new entrant farmers in the agroecological/organic sector. There's a shocking lack of routes into the industry, and for years, many have taken on unpaid/low paid traineeships (which can leave people open to exploitation) in order to gain the skills and experience they need. A change in employment law has removed this option though, so I wrote this piece looking at what this means for the sector: https://lnkd.in/ewCUvJtN

From my conversations with the community, I've learned that involving everyone in decision-making promotes long-term conservation success. Local people know a lot about the ecosystem, its plants and animals, and the problems it faces. Their knowledge and experiences make sure that everyone who depends on the area's natural resources benefits from conservation efforts This collaborative approach improves how conservation helps everyone involved. #conservation #communitybasedapproach #communityengagement #humanwildlifeconflict #conflictmanagement #wildlifeconservation #internship #learning #gaininginsights #gainingknowledge #gainingexperience #conservationist #conservationmatters #saveearth #savewildlife