Date posted: August 29, 2016
So many of the things that enhance our quality of life can be traced to a seed. The food we eat, the clothes we wear, the fuel that powers our cars – all these things and more start with a seed! And better seed means better life.
Date posted: August 24, 2016
First the Seed Foundation (FTSF) is undertaking a new multi-year education outreach initiative. The following is an overview of the Strategic Plan for the outreach effort, including program objectives, target audiences, key messages, education approach, and program reach.
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The mission of the First the Seed Foundation is to conduct education, outreach and communication on the value of crops and food produced from seeds.
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Your partnership with First The Seed Foundation, we can reach millions more students and parents about agriculture and careers. Help us raise the funds to further develop and distribute state-of-the-art seed science/career curricula for middle- and high-schoolers
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If you’re interested in reading more about the past, present, and future of seeds and the seed industry, check out this list of books.
Date posted: August 23, 2016
The seed industry is a robust and growing industry in a very high-tech, science-based field that needs highly trained individuals in many disciplines. These links will give you various job openings in the seed industry: www.agcareers.com www.agcenter.com www.agricareersinc.com www.agriculture-jobs-online.com www.agri-labourpool.com (Canada) www.agronomy.org www.aspb.org/jobbank www.atinet.org/jobs.asp www.blueskysearch.com www.capitalpress.info careers.campbellsoupcompany.com www.cargill.com/careers www.dole.com/CompanyInfo/Careers/Opportunities.jsp www.earthworks-jobs.com www.hortjobs.com www.horticulturaljobs.com www.jobs.agrisupportonline.com www.kraftfoodscompany.com/careers www.monsanto.com/careers […]
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Seed Industry Resources Individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in agriculture and the seed industry will find these resources helpful in preparing for, and landing a job, in their chosen field. Colleges and Universities Offering Programs in Agriculture-Related Studies Websites Related to Agriculture and the Seed Industry Websites Listing Agriculture-Related Job Openings AGCareers.com […]
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There are many individuals in the seed and agriculture industries whose career success serves as an inspiration. Here is the story of one man whose ideas changed the world.
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There are a number of academic programs that can prepare you for a future in agriculture. These include agronomy, plant breeding, agri-business, agricultural economics, agricultural engineering, life sciences, forestry, and veterinary medicine, as well as specialty areas within these programs.
Date posted: August 22, 2016
We’re living in an exciting time when new technologies are changing the face of agricultural production – and innovation in seed has played a major role in that transformation.