Southern Agricultural Center of Excellence

The Southern Agricultural Center of Excellence will serve as a dominant force in the promotion of education in agriculture and agricultural careers.

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@MNagriculture Congratulations, Ted! Thank you for all you do and your commitment to the health and well-being of those individuals involved in Minnesota agriculture.

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June is here, and it's time to celebrate Dairy Month! Whether you love creamy cheese, refreshing ice cream, or a simple glass of milk, this month is all about appreciating the delicious and nutritious dairy products that are a staple in many of our diets.

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Don't miss out on this opportunity with one of our fellow Center of Excellences!
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We are making a difference in our interactions with students! This is what some said after one of our recent events. #futureofag #agcareers #agpathways

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Tractors, combines, animals, oh my! @Medford_FFA hosted its 2024 Ag Day for grades K-6 on Friday. The combine simulator was a hit! Thank you @MedfordHS for welcoming our team in to experience and share in an awesome day of "all things ag"! 🌱

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Don't miss out on this event THIS Saturday. Learn all about a career surrounding diesel opportunities. Sign up today! #diesel #CareerOpportunities

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What an incredible opportunity we had today by participating in the Forest Lake Area Schools Ag Day. We engaged with people who are passionate and learning about agriculture. We had 6 hours to showcase the career opportunities that exist in the world of agriculture!

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So fun to work with over 200 middle school students last week at Farmamerica during their Ag Career Exploration (ACE) Days! Thank you so much for inviting us to share in this wonderful opportunity!
#FarmAmerica #AgCareers #CareerExploration #mnagriculture #agriculture

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Gratitude to Owatonna Public Schools for hosting us at the Made in Owatonna event at the Steele County Fairgrounds! 🌟 We had a blast engaging with students and staff. Special thanks to Kibble Equipment for sharing their insights into the world of diesel technicians!🚜

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🌱 Spring is blooming, and so are our agricultural activities! As we dive into the bustling season of growth, we were able to prioritize Ag Safety with groups of 9th graders in southwest Minnesota. 🌾 #SpringSafety #FarmLife #SafetyFirst

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We enjoyed participating in the Blooming Prairie Chamber Of Commerce's annual career fair yesterday. It was truly inspiring to interact with students who are eager to explore various AFNR career paths. Their curiosity and enthusiasm were contagious! #BloomingPrairieChamber

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Congratulations, Riverland Community College on a very successful FBM Banquet! It was a full house and the FBM team shared highlights from our FBM Southern Minnesota 2023 Annual Report with its students and partners. @RiverlandCC

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Tina LeBrun was one of the ag leaders who attended Wednesday’s USDA Investing in America Rural Prosperity Roundtable at Minnesota State Mankato. Secretary Vilsack shared ideas on making investments in rural conservation efforts and climate-smart agriculture. @RiverlandCC @USDA

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The 2024 Career Expo was truly "A Community of Opportunities" for area high school sophomores. The event allowed us to connect with over 800 bright minds and help them shape a potential future in agriculture. #futureofagriculture #careeropportunity #CareerGoals

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Thank you to the New Ulm Chamber of Commerce for hosting the New Ulm Area Career Expo for 8th and 10th graders! It was a great opportunity to connect with bright young minds and share insights about AFNR career pathways. Here's to empowering the next generation of leaders!

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What a great way to close out National Ag Week! We were able to spend the morning with a group of students talking about AFNR career pathways. @ISD77MAPS #NationalAgWeek #ThankAFarmer #SustainableAgriculture #FarmersFeedTheWorld 🌾✨

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🌾 Celebrating National Agriculture Week! 🚜 Let's honor the dedication, innovation, and resilience of the agricultural industry. We appreciate the hard work of all those involved in bringing food to our tables.#NationalAgricultureWeek #Sustainability #ThankAFarmer 🌱🥕🌽

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As we look to celebrate National Ag Day on March 19, it is an opportunity to recognize America’s farmers not only for the amount of food, feed, fuel and fiber they produce, but also for how they produce it. Agriculture: Growing a Climate for Tomorrow.

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Our FBM (Farm Business Management) team is working hard this week on gathering data for the 2023 FBM database for Minnesota farmers. Thanks for all your efforts!

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We are excited to have Anna aboard this summer and so glad she has chosen the best career ever - #AgEducation!! Thank you @MnAgEdLead for making this possible.

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Meet Anna Buckentine, one of our Agricultural Education Interns! Anna will be working at Mankato High School and the Southern Agricultural Center of Excellence. We look forward to seeing how Anna’s experience will enhance her #AgEdu journey!

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