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The precision ag class visiting the Lancaster Agriculture Research Station. Learning about different research that is being done.

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY! Iowa Select Farms is announcing the following internships:
-Production Management
-Nutrient Management
-Research
-Communication
-Ventilation and Filtration

Iowa Select Farms is looking for interns to join our summer internship program, that is designed to kick off an exciting career in pork production management. It is preferred that applicants are pursuing an animal-science, Ag studies, or a degree in a related field. Other qualities that we are looking for are teamwork, accountability for reaching performance goals, strong work ethic, and the desire to learn and understand operational aspects. Technology skills and leadership qualities are also needed to be successful within our system.

For more information visit https://www.iowaselect.com/employment/

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INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY! Announcing the Rosy-Lane Holsteins LLC Summer Internship.

Interested in being a part of an industry leader in cow health, longevity, and production? If any of those items catch your eye, Rosy-Lane Holsteins, LLC, is the place for you.

We are currently accepting applications for our summer 2025 internship. This internship would revolve around our vision, “Great People. Great Cows. Great Returns.”

Basics of the job include:
 Minimum 10 weeks
 Start date is flexible to your schedule (end of May is typical)
 Normal schedule is 5 am to 4 pm across 5 to 6 days per week
 Some weekends required, scheduled one month in advance
 Rotate through all aspects of our dairy farm to gain a better perspective than most

Basics of YOU include:
 Reliable means of transportation to and from the dairy—free on-farm housing available if necessary
 Capable of lifting 50 lbs, using brooms, shovels, pitchforks, etc
 Open mind and able to work with a team under stress
 Spanish proficiency helps but not required.

Rosy-Lane Holsteins is a progressive dairy farm with one site located in the heart of Jefferson County, Wis. and another satellite site in Southwestern Dane County, Wis. We strive for a herd of healthy, long-living, productive Holstein cows. We were early adopters of both breeding cattle for health traits and not using antibiotics to treat mastitis. In addition to this, we grow and harvest all our forage in-house at our home dairy. Come see the difference at Rosy-Lane next summer.

If interested, please contact Sam Peetz at either (608)-963-5130 or [email protected].

Deadline to apply is November 15th.

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🎓 Meet Ella Heim, a Biology major with a minor in Animal Science! Since joining the School of Ag Ambassadors in Spring 2023, Ella has contributed to initiatives like postcard writing for prospective students, the annual mum sale, and apparel sales. Her passion and commitment inspire us all as she makes her mark on campus and beyond.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY! The National Park Service is announcing their Gardner position opening at Shiloh National Military Park in Tennessee. The park includes Shiloh National Cemetery and other historic landscapes that need the care of a talented Gardener.

For more information and to apply visit https://www.usajobs.gov/job/816454500

The deadline to apply is 11/7/24.

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Gardener This position is located in Shiloh National Military Park, in the Facility Management Division. This is a term position (more than 1 year) with an initial appointment expecting to last at least 13 months but may be extended up to a total of four years. Term positions do not convey permanent...

Reminder of the Ceres Ice Cream Sale Event today in the top floor of Russell Hall from 11am-2pm.

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Reminder of the Brag About Ag Event this Wednesday, October 30th from 5:00-7:00PM.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY! Mound City Bank in Platteville is currently looking to hire a Crop Insurance Specialist.

For more information and to apply visit https://www.moundcitybank.com/Careers

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Careers | Mound City Bank Voted 2023 Best of the Best Workplace by the readers of the Shopping News.  Start your career at Mound City Bank.  We offer competitive salary and benefit packages.  

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY! Mound City Bank is looking for an Ag Intern for the spring semester.

JOB DESCRIPTION
AG INTERN
DEPARTMENT: Ag Lending
REPORTS TO: Ag Loan Officer
EVALUATED BY: Ag Loan Officer

JOB SUMMARY: Portray excellent communication skills and computer skills. Understand profit and loss statements, financial statements, income tax returns, and basic accounting. The opportunity to be involved in the application process from origination of the application to the closing of an agricultural loan, including documentation associated therewith will exist. Will approach Ag Loan Officer for additional work responsibilities when time is available. This position will have limited customer contact. This position will require approximately 15 hours per week.

DUTIES:
1. Gather, enter, and analyze agricultural information through the use of Web Equity Manager Software.
2. Handle confidential records for the department.
3. Check accuracy of work.
4. Compile and file all documentation used for input into Web Equity.
5. Perform any and all other office duties as requested by supervisor.

RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE PRIVACY AND SAFEKEEPING OF CUSTOMER INFORMATION: Customer financial information will not be accessed unless this access is necessary in the performance of assigned duties. Viewing customer deposit information or credit files to satisfy a personal curiosity is strictly prohibited. Confidential information acquired is considered to be extremely sensitive by our customers. This information must not be revealed to unauthorized persons. This information should not be discussed with others within the bank unless their duties also require the information. Customer financial information can be released only when authorized by the customer or when subpoenaed by a court or the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Then the information released must be accurate and within the confines of the authorizing document.

RESPONSIBILITIES FOR COMPLIANCE: The employee agrees to comply with all Mound City Bank policies and procedures including federal and state rules and regulations.

ORGANIZATION: Utilize excellent organizational, analytical, oral, and written communication skills in all bank related matters.

RELATIONSHIPS: Directly responsible to Ag Loan Officer for the fulfillment of functions, responsibilities, and authority, and for their proper interpretation.

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION AND ACCOUNTABILITY:
1. Position to be evaluated upon completion of internship.
2. Areas of accountability to include all areas mentioned above with specific emphasis of performance in:
a. Performance of duties
b. Organization
c. Relationships
d. Overall production

If interested send resume to
Chad Bahr
25 East Pine St
Platteville, WI 53818
Office: 608-348-2685
[email protected]

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🎓 Meet Max, a senior graduating this December with a degree in Animal Science and a Pre-Vet emphasis! Since joining in the spring of 2023, Max has shown incredible dedication, from selling mums in the fall to preparing for veterinary school. His passion and hard work are truly inspiring as he continues to make his mark on campus and beyond.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY! The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service is announcing openings for Student Trainee Civil/Ag Engineering at 72 locations.

For more information and to apply visit https://www.usajobs.gov/job/814301900

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Student Trainee (Engineering) RECRUITMENT & RELOCATION INCENTIVES MAY BE OFFERED Locations will be Negotiable: Applicants interested in locations not specifically listed on the announcement are encouraged to communicate/negotiate location availability during the interview stage. Position...

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY! The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service is announcing openings for Student Trainee Soil Conservationist at 223 locations.

For more information and to apply visit https://www.usajobs.gov/job/814240800

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Student Trainee (Soil Conservation) RECRUITMENT & RELOCATION INCENTIVES MAY BE OFFERED Locations will be Negotiable: Applicants interested in locations not specifically listed on the announcement are encouraged to communicate/negotiate location availability during the interview stage. Position...

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY! Synagro is announcing their job opening for a Technical Service Specialist (Soils/Agronomy). This is an entry level position, located out of our Wisconsin Rapids hub.

For more information and to apply visit https://recruiting.ultipro.com/SYN1009SYT/JobBoard/dd654bf6-f702-4b08-8eca-24f8571c8975/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=7a96852e-5767-467a-b484-259654d56673

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The 2024 Dairy Summit is 1 month away!!

This years Summit hosted by University of Wisconsin-Madison will focus on Research in Action. Attendees will have the option to travel to the Farm or explore facilities on campus to see the Hub's real-world applications.

Learn more & register at https://ow.ly/Smz650TPkFm

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY! The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) is accepting applications for the 2025 Lois Britt Memorial Pork Industry Scholarship.

Des Moines, Iowa (Oct. 21, 2024) — The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) is accepting 2025 Lois Britt Memorial Pork Industry Scholarship applications. Ten $2,500 scholarships are awarded annually to college students who intend to pursue a career in the pork industry with aspirations to become industry leaders. CME Group and the National Pork Industry Foundation sponsor the scholarships.

“The strength of America’s pork industry lies in the hands of its future leaders,” said Lori Stevermer, NPPC president and pork producer from Easton, Minnesota. “The Lois Britt Memorial Pork Industry Scholarship plays a critical role in encouraging and empowering students to pursue careers in our industry, ensuring we continue to move forward with strong, informed leadership.”

Any undergraduate student enrolled in a two-year swine program or four-year college of agriculture may apply. Applicants are evaluated by essay submissions that describe current or future issues confronting the pork industry with proposed solutions. Winners will be announced toward the end of January and recognized at the National Pork Industry Forum in Orlando, Florida, March 12-14, 2025.

Introduced in 1990 by CME Group and NPPC, the scholarship program honors NPPC’s former board director Lois Britt, a lifetime supporter of agriculture. Britt spent 34 years with the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, followed by 15 years with Smithfield Hog Production in public and government relations. A few of her many achievements include induction into the NPPC Pork Industry Hall of Fame and the North Carolina Pork Council Hall of Fame, as well as receiving the North Carolina 4-H Lifetime Achievement Award.

Please note the new application deadline for this year: December 13, 2024. For full eligibility and application requirements visit https://nppc.org/britt-scholarship/

For questions about the scholarship, please contact Jacob Sterle, NPPC Director of Industry Resource Development, at 515-278-8012 or [email protected].

2025 Lois Britt Memorial Pork Industry Scholarship Applications are accepted for the 2025 Lois Britt Memorial Pork Industry Scholarship until December 13, 2024.

The Collegiate Crops Team is participating in the Regional Crops Contest, held in Brookings, SD.

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY! Premier Cooperatives internships.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY! The Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens is looking to hire a Grounds Supervisor.

Company:
Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens (DABG)
3800 Arboretum Drive
Dubuque, Iowa 52001
Employment Type:
Part-Time
1,455 hrs./yearly
$25.00 per/hr.
Benefits – Retirement Program

Job Definition
The Grounds Supervisor, reporting to the Executive Director, will lead personnel and oversee volunteers in ground maintenance activities at the Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens (DABG). Responsibilities include directing the planting, pruning, and cultivation of trees, shrubs, flowers, and turf, ensuring the grounds are maintained to high standards.

Qualifications and Essential Duties

Qualifications:
● A blend of practical experience in ground maintenance, landscaping, and horticulture. A degree in Horticulture or a related field (2- or 4-year) is preferred, or equivalent experience is acceptable.
● Comprehensive knowledge of landscaping, tree care, ornamental plants, and turf management.

Essential Duties:
● Delegate tasks effectively and cultivate a strong, cooperative volunteer workforce.
● Lead, mentor, and train volunteers and interns.
● Foster positive relationships with co-workers, volunteers, vendors, local nurseries, other gardens, and the public.
● Ensure volunteers have necessary equipment and supplies, including purchasing and contracting materials.
● Adhere to state and local regulations for the safe use, storage, and disposal of pesticides, fertilizers, insecticides, and herbicides. An active pesticide application license or the ability to obtain one is required.
● The ability to operate a variety of power tools, and equipment, and perform strenuous activities including standing, climbing, lifting, and crawling.
● Coordinate community clean-up events in collaboration with the Office/Volunteer Coordinator.
● Work closely with the Office/Volunteer Coordinator to express the need for additional volunteers on the grounds.
● Work with the Office/Volunteer Coordinator to identify and onboard new volunteers, ensuring they are familiar with the grounds and their roles.
● Collaborate with volunteer group leaders to enhance coordination and effectiveness.
● Partner with the Executive Director to develop and manage an annual budget and wish list for grounds maintenance and improvements.
● Provide project details and quotes to the Executive Director to assist with grant writing efforts.
● Work closely with the Executive Director on implementing key elements of the Master Plan.
● Order necessary supplies such as woodchips, soil, and fuel.
● Ensure proper tagging of educational display pieces and maintenance of memorial/honorarium items.
● Oversee water features, ensuring they function correctly; coordinate repairs as needed.
● Communicate with the maintenance and mowing team volunteer leads regarding required tasks and support.
● Review the website to ensure the Arboretum and Gardens are represented accordingly.
● Monitor garbage bins, grounds receptacles, and tree bins to ensure they are being picked up as needed.
● Collaborate with volunteers and the Executive Director to determine a plan for current and future gardens.
● Research and recommend new plantings to diversify collections.
● Assist with traveling displays on the grounds.
● Ensure to prioritize key parts of the grounds based on the rental, wedding, and event schedule.
● Attend required meetings and additional training as necessary.
● Conduct regular safety inspections of the grounds and address any risks.
● Establish and maintain standards by supervising the work of contractors and volunteers and implementing corrective measures when necessary.
● Train volunteers in the safe and proper use of tools and equipment.
● Make sure workspaces/buildings/bunkers stay clean and organized.
● Ensure that policies and procedures related to grounds and collections are current and adhered to by staff and volunteers.
● Annuals: Growing annuals by plug/seed, watering, fertilizing, controlling pests, transplanting, and future care throughout the season.
● Oversee greenhouse conditions, maintaining appropriate temperature, humidity, and sanitation.
● Keep accurate records of plant data, designs, and garden plans.
● Understand plant record-keeping systems and keep them accurate.
● Utilize GPS mapping for plantings, memorials, utilities, and irrigation, maintaining precise records.
● Assist in keeping a disaster readiness plan up to date for DABG and implement it when necessary.
● Serve as the backup for the caretaker when necessary.
● Provide the Events/Marketing Coordinator with highlights of the volunteers, guests, or gardens for marketing and social media.

Supervision

The Grounds Supervisor reports directly to the Executive Director of the DABG.

Community Outreach and Education
● Provides advice and education to visitors and members of the community in all aspects of planting, plant ID, and maintenance.
● Maintains competency and professional currency through self-directed education, develop professional contacts, and attend ongoing training as needed.
● Assist the DABGs in any educational opportunities to maintain their mission.

Required Conditions of Employment
● Maintain a valid Iowa Driver’s license.
● Availability to work some weekends and holidays.
● Ability to respond to ground emergencies.
● Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word).
● Experience with GPS mapping and plant databases is a plus.

Hours - Monthly:
January - 60
February - 70
March - 120
April - 160
May - 160
June - 160
July - 160
August - 160
September - 160
October - 140
November - 60
December - 45
These hours are flexible and can be worked any day during the week.

For an application visit https://dubuquearboretum.net/employment-application/

***Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the company desires. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This job description is not an employment contract, implied, or otherwise. The employment relationship remains "at-will”.
Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens is a Drug-Free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. We base all aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.***

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Mark your calendar for the Brag About Ag Event!

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INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY! Applications for our 2025 Premier Cooperative internship program are now open!

Our Agronomy Internship provides hands-on experience in crop management, soil health, pest control, and precision agriculture. Interns use advanced tools like Decision Ag Technology, conduct soil sampling, tissue testing, and plant test plots, while learning from industry experts.

For more information and to apply visit https://www.premiercooperative.com/careers

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Careers Premier is always looking for motivated and hardworking individuals to help drive our company toward its goals. Premier is the oldest farm and consumer supply cooperative in the nation providing essential crop input, energy, animal nutrition and grain resources to farms, businesses and consumers. To...

🎓 Meet Makayla Ramberg, a senior graduating this December with a degree in Agribusiness! Her passion and dedication make a lasting impact on our community, and her efforts continue to inspire us as she prepares for the next chapter. 🌾

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY! Peters Beef Genetics is seeking a qualified applicant for full-time employment in their beef cattle and crop operation. This position involves many areas of the beef industry including cow-calf, seedstock, bred heifer development and feed lot. General responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

RESPONSIBILITIES
Cow-Calf (Commercial, Seedstock & Bred Heifer Program)
-Daily feeding and management.
-Synchronize and AI commercial cows and heifers.
-Daily pasture management (rotational grazing, electric fence, etc.)
-Detail weekly management logs and maintenance of cattle records.
Fed Cattle
-Daily feeding and management.
-Processing and record keeping of incoming cattle.
-Sorting and shipping fed cattle to various branded markets or value-based grids.
Crop Production
-Work in all aspects of crop production including corn, soybeans, hay, oats, silage, etc.
Development of Infrastructure
Continued development of feeding infrastructure (yards, bunks, fences, equipment, etc.)
General construction and building (new and updating of existing buildings.)
Machinery maintenance and upkeep
Land and pasture renovation and fencing
Personal Development
Pursue educational/developmental opportunities on a local, state or national basis that serve to facilitate effective decision making and planning in the position described.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
A working knowledge of the beef industry and experience in livestock and farming operations is desirable.
Planning, decision making and organizational skills are essential.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
The individual must be a self-starter, proactive and forward thinking with a “make things happen” results-oriented mentality.
They must possess high integrity, positive ethics and values appropriate for a leader in the beef industry.

COMPENSATION
Pay dependent on background and experience $15/hour - $30/hour
Typically, 50+ hours per week.
Valid driver’s license required.
Housing provided

To apply, email your resume to [email protected]

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