Agricultural education

NTHU Secures Top Honor in Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Awards

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) in Taiwan has again clinched the Taiwan University Sustainability Award at the 16th Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Awards (TCSA), organized by the Taiwan Institute for Sustainable Energy (TAISE).

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  • National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) in Taiwan has again clinched the Taiwan University Sustainability Award at the 16th Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Awards (TCSA), organized by the Taiwan Institute for Sustainable Energy (TAISE).
  • The award ceremony on November 15 at the Grand Hotel, Taipei, distinguished NTHU among the 45 participating universities.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231205402864/en/
    The 16th Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Awards (TCSA), hosted by the Taiwan Institute for Sustainable Energy (TAISE), took place at the Grand Hotel, Taipei on November 15.
  • Each team will receive a maximum grant of 30,000 New Taiwan Dollars (approximately $957.6), which will help students take action on sustainability issues they are passionate about.

Coca-Cola Bottlers’ Sales & Services Company, LLC Names Kimberly Green Reynolds as Chief Procurement Officer

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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Coca-Cola Bottlers’ Sales & Services Company (CCBSS), a limited liability company owned by nearly 70 independent North American Coca-Cola bottlers, announced today Kimberly Green Reynolds has been named as the company’s Chief Procurement Officer reporting to Brandi Shortt, CCBSS President and CEO.

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  • Coca-Cola Bottlers’ Sales & Services Company (CCBSS), a limited liability company owned by nearly 70 independent North American Coca-Cola bottlers, announced today Kimberly Green Reynolds has been named as the company’s Chief Procurement Officer reporting to Brandi Shortt, CCBSS President and CEO.
  • Kimberly will have further accountability to the Bottler Procurement Advisory Committee and the CCBSS Board of Directors.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231102319124/en/
    As Chief Procurement Officer, Kimberly will lead the CCBSS Procurement organization with ultimate responsibility for more than $70 billion in procurement spend.
  • Prior to joining the Coca-Cola System, Kimberly built an impressive 15-year career working in the areas of procurement and business transformation.

AGCO Agriculture Foundation Launches Call for Applications for Grant

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Monday, September 11, 2023
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AGCO Agriculture Foundation (the “Foundation”) a private foundation with the vision to prevent and relieve hunger through sustainable agricultural development, today announced the launch of its refined Call for Applications for Grant (“CAG”) 2023 for one of its key focus areas : Advancement of quality education, research and innovation in agriculture.

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  • AGCO Agriculture Foundation (the “Foundation”) a private foundation with the vision to prevent and relieve hunger through sustainable agricultural development, today announced the launch of its refined Call for Applications for Grant (“CAG”) 2023 for one of its key focus areas : Advancement of quality education, research and innovation in agriculture.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230911166518/en/
    Photo provided from an AGCO Agriculture Foundation-funded educational project.
  • (Photo: AGCO Agriculture Foundation)
    “Building the capacity of our farmers is crucial to boosting and strengthening their skills towards increasing productivity,” said Roger Batkin, Board Chair of the Foundation.
  • Through community investment software partner, Benevity , the Foundation grant application platform will run the CAG 2023 cycle from September 11, 2023, to October 13, 2023.

Nanjing Agricultural University established the Consortium for Innovations in Agricultural Education and Research in Asia

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
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NANJING, China, July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On July 17, the Consortium for Innovations in Agricultural Education and Research in Asia (CIAERA), initiated by Nanjing Agricultural University (NAU), was officially established in Sanya, Hainan.

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  • NANJING, China, July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On July 17, the Consortium for Innovations in Agricultural Education and Research in Asia (CIAERA), initiated by Nanjing Agricultural University (NAU), was officially established in Sanya, Hainan.
  • The CIAERA, proposed by NAU, received positive responses from agricultural universities, institutes, and enterprises across Asia.
  • During the inauguration, the CIAERA was officially established, with 52 members, including China Agricultural University, Northwest A&F University, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, IPB University in Indonesia, and Kasetsart Univeristy in Thailand.
  • The Secretariat of the CIAERA will be based at Nanjing Agricultural University.

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ Announces New Chairman of The Board: Pat Mann Phillips

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Thursday, May 25, 2023
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HOUSTON, May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, a longstanding institution in the heart of Texas, today announced Pat Mann Phillips was elected as its new chairman of the board. The historic announcement marks a new chapter for the Rodeo as Phillips is the first woman chairman since the show began in 1932. Phillips succeeds Brady Carruth, who served as chairman since 2020.

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  • HOUSTON, May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, a longstanding institution in the heart of Texas, today announced Pat Mann Phillips was elected as its new chairman of the board.
  • The historic announcement marks a new chapter for the Rodeo as Phillips is the first woman chairman since the show began in 1932.
  • Phillips succeeds Brady Carruth, who served as chairman since 2020.
  • For more information on Pat Mann Phillips or the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, please contact Shelby Pipken at [email protected] or 713-819-4773.

Nationwide Foundations Bring Agricultural Education and Development Organization to Life

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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INDIANAPOLIS, April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- State FFA Foundations nationwide have come together to form a professional organization to support the development efforts for agricultural science education and FFA programming through the Leadership Executives of Agricultural Education and FFA Development (LEAD). This unique organization will support FFA members, agricultural science teachers and stakeholders in their respective states to ensure financial and programmatic sustainable models for scholarships, leadership development, professional networks, and opportunities for career success.

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  • LEAD Organization creates support system for FFA members, teachers, and stakeholders alike
    INDIANAPOLIS, April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- State FFA Foundations nationwide have come together to form a professional organization to support the development efforts for agricultural science education and FFA programming through the Leadership Executives of Agricultural Education and FFA Development (LEAD).
  • This unique organization will support FFA members, agricultural science teachers and stakeholders in their respective states to ensure financial and programmatic sustainable models for scholarships, leadership development, professional networks, and opportunities for career success.
  • It's on all of us to ensure they're prepared," said Scott Stump, CEO of the National FFA Organization.
  • LEAD members are driven by the shared vision of a dynamic future for agricultural education and the FFA programming.

Cat® Simulators Systems and SimScholars™ Curriculum Play Key Roles in Georgia's New Heavy Equipment Operator Training Program's Success

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Saturday, April 1, 2023
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PEORIA, Ill., April 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Simformotion™ LLC's Cat® Simulators systems and SimScholars™ heavy equipment operator (HEO) curriculum are playing key roles in the state of Georgia's newly launched HEO simulator training program.

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  • PEORIA, Ill., April 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Simformotion™ LLC's Cat® Simulators systems and SimScholars™ heavy equipment operator (HEO) curriculum are playing key roles in the state of Georgia's newly launched HEO simulator training program.
  • Cat® Simulators are the main focus of the program because the simulators are so authentic to the real equipment.
  • The simulators, along with the SimScholars™ curriculum, really put our students on the fast track to becoming operators.
  • Jeremy Whitaker, Director of Training & Recruitment, attributes much of the program's success to the Cat® Simulators systems and SimScholars™ curriculum.

State of Georgia Approves Continued Use of YouScience Discovery Statewide for K12 and Technical College System of Georgia Students

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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AMERICAN FORK, Utah, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- YouScience, the leading college and career readiness company, today announced the State of Georgia has approved the continued use of the company's aptitude assessment, YouScience Discovery, for more than 1 million K12 students, and students within the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG), which includes 22 technical colleges across 88 campuses. Last year alone, roughly 240,000 7th and 10th grade students in Georgia took YouScience Discovery to identify their natural abilities and align them with potential careers.

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  • Last year alone, roughly 240,000 7th and 10th grade students in Georgia took YouScience Discovery to identify their natural abilities and align them with potential careers.
  • YouScience seamlessly fits into the state's initiative and Georgia's curriculum to fulfill the bill's requirements.
  • "This renewal is a testament to the success that students have achieved with using Discovery over the past eight years," said Edson Barton, CEO at YouScience.
  • We're thrilled to continue our work with the state of Georgia and aid its students' in college and career exploration and ultimately success."

FLIPANY Awarded National Grant by USDA

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022
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DANIA BEACH, Fla., Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced that it would award more than $10 million in Farm to School grants to 123 organizations in 44 states. Additionally, the USDA will distribute $60 million in non-competitive grants to states to create more Farm to School programs over four years. The nationwide programs of Farm to School encourage a healthier lifestyle. Florida Introduces Physical Activity and Nutrition to Youth (FLIPANY) was one of the 123 programs to receive a grant to promote the advantages of locally-sourced nutritious meals.

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  • Additionally, the USDA will distribute $60 million in non-competitive grants to states to create more Farm to School programs over four years.
  • Florida Introduces Physical Activity and Nutrition to Youth (FLIPANY) was one of the 123 programs to receive a grant to promote the advantages of locally-sourced nutritious meals.
  • FLIPANY was honored with a $50,000 Farm to School Turnkey - Agricultural Education grant.
  • The funding will enable FLIPANY to implement hands-on activities and other educational methods to promote agricultural and nutrition-based learning, increasing students' health and benefiting the community.

The Great Frederick Fair, September 16-24: There's something for everyone!

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Thursday, September 1, 2022
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FREDERICK, Md., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The 160th Great Frederick Fair will be here before you know it, starting Friday, Sept. 16th and running straight through Saturday, Sept. 24th. Nine straight days of fun and education, boasting the largest agricultural classroom, community event and carnival. Start planning your trip to Frederick County for the exciting carnival rides, great fair foods and to watch farm animals on display or in competition.

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  • FREDERICK, Md., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The 160th Great Frederick Fair will be here before you know it, starting Friday, Sept. 16th and running straight through Saturday, Sept. 24th.
  • Start planning your trip to Frederick County for the exciting carnival rides, great fair foods and to watch farm animals on display or in competition.
  • Admission to The Great Frederick Fair is $10 for adults 11 and older, children 10 and under are free.
  • The Great Frederick Fair hosts more than 400 youth exhibitors showing 10 species, as well as, building entries.