Agriculture & Food Science Exploration (AFSE) Day

Event information

Date

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Add to Calendar 2024-07-10 07:45:00 2024-07-10 17:00:46 Agriculture & Food Science Exploration (AFSE) Day Overview of the dayParticipants will explore possible careers in agronomy, animal science, and food science by participating in engaging tours, hands-on learning labs, and developing leadership skills! Activities includeLeadership Development Training with State 4-H AmbassadorsCorn/Alfalfa/Drone Field ActivitiesTour of Read’s Brown Swiss dairy farm/milk activitiesHands-on food science lab with Hormel FoodsTour of Absolute Energy Ethanol PlantProgram Graduation Ceremony! Riverland Community College Riverland Community College Riverland Community College America/Chicago public

Time

7:45 a.m. - 5 p.m. Central time

Location

Riverland Community College
1900 8th Ave NW
Austin, MN 55912

Contact

Adam Stevermer, 4-H Extension Educator, Mower County
stev0421@umn.edu or 507-438-2394

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Overview of the day

Participants will explore possible careers in agronomy, animal science, and food science by participating in engaging tours, hands-on learning labs, and developing leadership skills!

Activities include

Leadership Development Training with State 4-H Ambassadors
Corn/Alfalfa/Drone Field Activities
Tour of Read’s Brown Swiss dairy farm/milk activities
Hands-on food science lab with Hormel Foods
Tour of Absolute Energy Ethanol Plant
Program Graduation Ceremony!

Audience

Youth who have completed grades 6-9

Cost

$10

Registration

Please note: This is a partnership with Austin Community Education, who is managing registrations, so the registration link will take you to their website. You do not need to be a resident of Austin to register.

Accessibility

University of Minnesota Extension is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services, and activities. To request accommodations for persons with disabilities, contact Adam Stevermer two weeks before the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.