SWS 4207/SWS 5208 - Sustainable Ag & Urban Land Management - Web-Based Course - Fall 2016

This course is 100% web-based and open to on-campus Gainesville students and off-campus/REC students.

INTERNSHIP--Everglades; Summer 2016

UGA ANR County Extension Agent Opening in SE Georgia

Below is the web page listing an Agriculture & Natural Resources County Extension Agent opening based in Tattnall County, Reidsville, GA.
http://www.caes.uga.edu/unit/abo/hr/

General information about UGA County Extension Agent positions may be found at: http://extension.uga.edu/about/join/careers.cfm

To apply, all applicants please follow these procedures:

1. Visit UGA's Employment website (iPAWS): www.ugajobsearch.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=68540

2. "Apply for This Posting" and follow all online directions.

If you have questions or need additional information, please contact the CAES Business Office at caesohr@uga.edu or 706/542-2373 or the Southwest District Extension Office at sedist@uga.edu, 229/386-3413.

Florida Alternative Breaks (FAB) Leadership Opportunity-Deadline 3/25!!

Do you like service, leadership and/or creating social change?! Then YOU should apply to be a Florida Alternative Breaks (FAB) Site Leader! Have the chance to lead a group of UF students on service trips, both international and domestic, over academic breaks. Help create positive change in communities and inspire others to become Active Citizens! Email floridaalternativebreaks@gmail.com with any questions or concerns. Applications are due Friday, March 25th at midnight!

https://ufl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8eomcZ4mNDKBFaZ

Take Back the Night Event 4/6

On Wednesday, April 6, 2016, UF’s STRIVE (Sexual Trauma and Interpersonal Violence) will present the annual Take Back the Night: A March and Rally to End Sexual Violence as part of April’s Sexual Assault Awareness Month events. The event will begin at 6 p.m. at the Plaza of Americas, with kickoff remarks and poster-making. Afterwards, participants will march a route on campus, meeting again at Plaza of the Americas for an open microphone rally. Participants are encouraged to bring their own seating.

For more than thirty years, universities have gathered across the globe for Take Back the Night events that support and empower survivors, raise awareness of the prevalence of sexual violence, and give voice to their desire to end sexual violence so that no one need live in fear, either by day or by night.

Research shows that one in five college females and one in twenty males will be the victim of sexual assault or attempted sexual assault during their college years. At least 80 percent of all sexual assaults are committed by an acquaintance of the victim. These statistics only serve to highlight the importance of campuses and communities continuing to come together to raise awareness about this serious issue.

“Join STRIVE as we Take Back the Night to demonstrate our support for sexual violence survivors, share our stories, and create a culture of care. The event will take place on April 6, 2016 at 6pm in the Plaza of Americas. It involves a 1-mile march around campus that ends with an open mic. We will have a keynote speaker, resources for survivors, free t-shirts, food, and amazing performers! Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/events/966985553378128/”

IPPD info session 3/21, 5:15 - 6:00 PM, 270 Weil

Fresh off the Farm Event 4/8

You are invited to join Student Government, the Gator Gardening Club, the Culinary Arts Student Union at the Field and Fork Program Student Gardens (by the bat houses on Museum Drive) on April 8th from 4-7pm for the "Fresh off the Farm Local Food Festival!" 

There will be chef cooking demos to highlight local produce, delicious food samples, and local farmers will be there selling produce and promoting their CSA programs. We will also have fun activities and a chance to tour the UF Field and Fork Student Gardens.

Service-Learning Summer Program for Students

One Heart Source is an international 501(c)3 non-profit focused on collaboration, design, and implementation of programs focused on student mentorship, intercultural experience and dialogue in South Africa and Jamaica. Since 2008, over 1,000 students from 100 universities have participated in our programs.

We have two upcoming application deadlines: March 18, and March 25.

For information contact:

Callan Hajosy
One Heart Source
info@one-heart-source.org

ASDSO Senior Undergraduate Scholarship Deadline is March 31st

Successful recipients must be U.S. citizens and enrolled full-time at the senior level (during the 2016/2017 school year) in an accredited civil engineering program, or in a related field as determined by ASDSO, and must demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in hydraulics, hydrology or geotechnical disciplines, or in another discipline related to the design, construction and operation of dams. Please visit the Scholarship webpage for information about the scholarship and instructions for how to apply. Please contact Brittany Lewis if you have any questions.

Farm Manager Position-Georgia

Pineywoods Farm is seeking a creative, industrious, and productive Farm Manager to oversee and operate organic vegetable production on the farm. We are looking for someone who works hard, who is able to manage others, and who will work with outside staff to create a professional, integrated farm business. The manager will be expected to actively participate in all of the day-to-day work with employees in addition to applicable office work. An experienced organic farmer is available as to support operations for the first year. This is an opportunity for a candidate with a significant amount of experience to grow and excel in organic agriculture. This is not an easy job, but the tools are in place for the passionate and practiced candidate to succeed. The farm has an extensive list of equipment including tractors, grain drills, mowers, tillers, and other required equipment. We are planning to plant heritage tomatoes in the 6 bay tunnels no later than the end of March.

 

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, oversee, and manage marketing efforts including wholesale and local direct sales.
• Operate farm plans within established budgets.
• Plan, manage, and execute planting, cultivation, irrigation, harvesting, and cultural management of all crops.
• Oversee disease and pest management.
• Purchase farm supplies and seeds.
• Maintain detailed farm records.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Recruit, and manage seasonal and permeant employees.
• Train staff in the safe use of equipment and tools.
• Work effectively and cooperatively with the Pineywoods team to maintain set standards standards.
• Publish farm information including updates to blogs, social media and website.

Experience Required:

• 3 to 5 years of organic fruit and vegetable production
• History of wholesale marketing and/or farmers market management
• Understanding of agricultural principles such as: whole farm planning, crop rotations, integrated pest management, cultural management of perennial crops and tree fruit, cover cropping, soil and plant sciences.
• Experience running and maintaining farm vehicles, equipment, hoophouses and greenhouses.
• Strong computer skills.
• Experience in business management.
• Experience in crop planning and budgeting.

Compensation:

 

Competitive salary will commensurate with experience and qualifications. Exceptional housing will be provided at no charge, families welcome. See the pictures of the manager’s house http://www.pineywoodsfarming.com/Manager/index. This house is being completely renovated to accommodate a family comfortably. The house has 3 bedrooms and an office space that could be converted into an additional bedroom. The house will be finished no later than February 2016. The property is walking distance to the farm. Please send resume and cover letter to: nbtillers@gmail.com

Free professional development seminar hosted by UF Tau Beta Pi

A free professional development workshop will be held on Sunday, March 20, 2016 from 1pm-5pm (appx. end time) and is open to all students! The program, termed "Engineering Futures," was founded more than 20 years ago in response to a need to provide engineering students training in the "soft skills," those non-technical skills necessary for success in the workplace but rarely included in engineering curricula.

In this program, Tau Beta Pi brings in established and certified professionals to facilitate the workshops. Four of the five modules are the same as those purchased by companies across the nation to train their employees. UF's chapter holds five different sessions during the calendar year. If a student completes all five workshops, he or she receives a certificate of completion, a distinguishable mark on a resume and in practice.

The workshop is titled "Team Chartering" and the aim is to equip students with the skills needed to work in and define roles within teams.

As always, lunch will be provided! Location: MAT002 Please RSVP at the following link: http://uftbp.com/page.php?p=eventRSVP

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Celeste Rousseau at celesseau@ufl.edu

Bridgestone Commercial Leadership Development Internship Program

Below is an opportunity for those of you seeking an internship which can lead into the Commercial Catalyst Program. Bridgestone seeks business students. This internship is highly competitive, but all are encouraged to apply. The training and support are unbelievable! I encourage you to apply NOW as the recruiting season is closing down and positons are filling for the summer. If you are interested, please send your resume to Michael Lemus at lemusmichael@bfusa.com

 

The Bridgestone Commercial Leadership Development Internship provides you exposure to one of our core business units, Commercial Operations. Through the ten week program you will have the opportunity to learn operations management, sales best practices, financial analysis, product knowledge, leadership development and our overall business strategy.

 

The internship program will be a combination of group training and individual development. You will spend orientation with the entire internship class to allow collaboration and teambuilding while learning the foundation of our business. During your experience at one of our 200 GCR commercial locations across the United States, you will be given an internship project that will challenge you to build and revitalize commercial customer accounts. The store experience will be a mixture of hands on training, leadership exposure, and outside sales to thoroughly prepare you for your final project.

 

Upon completion of the internship, top participants will be presented offers for the Bridgestone Commercial Catalyst Program and will be invited to our corporate office in Nashville, Tennessee to meet with our executive team and learn more about our innovative and dynamic culture. The Bridgestone Catalyst Program will begin in June of 2017, and all participants must complete their degree and be available to begin employment at this time.

 

Since our commercial stores are open evenings and weekends, your daily schedule may vary but any given week you will work no more than a total of 40 hours.

 

Qualifications:

• Must be a Junior going in to your Senior year
• Must be pursuing an undergraduate degree at an accredited university 
• Must be able to complete a pre-employment drug test, physical exam and background check required 
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Now recruiting: Summer 2016 Master of Agribusiness non-thesis in Food & Resource Economics!

The Food and Resource Economics Department is recruiting outstanding students for its one-year Master of Agribusiness (MAB) program. This degree curriculum is specifically designed for students from non-economic and non-business backgrounds.

The MAB provides students the knowledge and skills necessary for careers in a changing and complex agricultural economy. Students take courses in finance, public policy, management strategies, human resource management, risk management, international marketing, decision-making, and quantitative methods. The program blends business and economics with the applied science of agriculture, providing methods for solving real-world problems. It also includes a summer internship in which the students have the opportunity to put to use the skills learned in the program.   

In a report titled, Employment Opportunities for College Graduates in the U.S. Food, Agricultural and Natural Resources System, it is estimated that the strongest demand will be for graduates with college degrees and related work experience in business and management. The MAB trains students for eventual employment in a wide variety of industries in all areas including managers, financial advisors, account executives, bankers, farmers, sales representatives, procurers, producers, merchandisers, consultants, entrepreneurs, veterinary college students and public school teachers. 

The MAB offers students from all disciplines the opportunity to obtain the business background they need to be competitive in the workforce.

Our next class begins Summer B 2016 (and ends Summer C 2017) and we’re accepting applications now! Interested students should have the following: 

3.0 upper division grade point average
B or better grades in the four prerequisite courses:

-Principles of Microeconomics or AEB 2014 Economic Issues, Food, and You
-Principles of Management, AEB 3133 Principles of Agribusiness Management or other Management course
-Financial Accounting or AEB 3122 Financial Planning for Agribusiness
-Statistics

GRE score of at least 296 with at least 145 on the quantitative (or GMAT of 465)

Three strong letters of recommendations

We’re always looking for great students! If you have questions or are interested in this program, please contact me directly at jherman@ufl.edu. The requirements and more information regarding the MAB program are listed on our webpage at http://www.fred.ifas.ufl.edu/featured-3-menus/teaching/master-of-agribusiness-mab-non-thesis-track

The Green Program - Summer dates

 Remember CollegeBoard? You may have used this platform for kickstarting your initial college search, looking into financial aid options, or preparing for the SATs. Our team certainly does! 

They recently posted a blog on how to “Encourage students to make the most of summer break.” We couldn’t agree more! But here's the thing: 

 You can do it all. In just 10 days.

Join us in Peru, Iceland, & Philadelphia to gain hands-on industry exposure, check adrenaline-rushing adventure excursions off your bucket list, experience an exciting indigenous culture, receive academic credit, supercharge your resume, rediscover your passions, and more.

** Note: All of our programs are filed on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Apply as soon as possible

215.796.7860 | theGREENprogram.com

Environmental Engineer Position-Arkansas-Deadline March 16th!

Arkansas has an opening for an Environmental Engineer position.

The vacancy announcement for the GS-0819-12, Environmental Engineer, NRCS-16-0587-DE-CK, Little Rock, AR, closes March 16, 2016. Please see the following link for additional information on how to apply: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/432123200.

Nominate a UF Champion for Change!

The annual Champions for Change Awards program recognizes individuals or groups in the UF community who have made significant contributions in the areas of sustainability and health & well-being during their time at UF.

Nominate a deserving student, faculty, staff or organization today!

Nomination Categories:

Sustainability (which can encompass efforts made in the areas of waste reduction, water/energy conservation, social equity, outreach/engagement, academics, green teams, etc.)

Health and Well-being (which includes efforts made in the areas of physical, social, spiritual, or emotional well-being.)

Nominations are judged based upon the uniqueness of the achievement, the level of effort required, the commitment to sustaining the achievement, and the significance for personal growth or the impact of the achievement on the UF community. Self-nominations are accepted!

Winners will be recognized at the Campus Earth Day Celebration on Wednesday, April 6.

The Champions for Change nomination deadline has been extended to Monday, March 14 at 5:00 pm!

 

Packaging Engineer position-Indiana

Fagerdala Packaging Inc. is looking for a Packaging Engineer for their Indiana facility.

Description

This position works with sales teams on the development of total packaging solutions for new products by designing and developing samples. Assist in the calculation of packaging cost for quotes. Responsible for new product quality control and providing technique support to the production area. Work with customers, as needed, on current products. Work with others to review and improve efficient productivity. Responsible for maintaining a clean, organized and safe work station/environment. Participates and abides by all company and safety policies and procedures. Participates in training programs. Other duties as assigned. 

Work experience requirements

- 1+ years engineer in packaging industry, with emphasis on cost-efficiencies

- Good oral and written communication skills

- Excellent computer skills in Office, CAD and other relevant engineering software

Education requirements

- Bachelor degree, preferably with major in industrial/packaging engineering

For information:

Nicole Noonchester
Human Resources/Administrative Executive
Fagerdala Packaging Inc Indiana
Telephone: 1-317-782 3626 x 108
Telephone Mobile: 1-317-902 0610
Email: nicole-noonchester@fagerdalagroup.com
Website: www.fagerdalagroup.com

University of Florida Enactus team

The University of Florida Enactus team is a social entrepreneurship organization composed of academic and business leaders committed to using the power of entrepreneurial action to transform lives and shape a better, more sustainable world. Through 9 projects, Enacturs develop essential skills in the areas of project management, social entrepreneurship, leadership, and professional development. We are open to all majors, including CALS students, connecting all schools here at the University of Florida. It is a great opportunity for leadership roles and development!

If interested, please check out our website ufenactus.org or https://site.warrington.ufl.edu/undergraduate-career/enactus-emerging-leader-application-2016/

Vertical Farming Innovation Award

As believers of big, bold solutions that will help feed 9+ billion people, Thought For Food is very excited about the potential of vertical farming to help feed the world’s growing urban population. It offers some amazing water-saving technologies like hydroponics and aquaponics, as well as control over variables such as lighting and atmospheric content. At the same time, Vertical Farming can perform as decentralized agriculture in and around cities, thus guaranteeing a consistent supply of fresh food in the face of a changing climate.

If you are interested in the future of farming you may win $5,000 and a trip to Amsterdam to present your vertical farming ideas. At the same time, our partners Illumitex and Association for Vertical Farming will be hosting educational webinars to share industry knowledge about irrigation systems, lighting, crop selection, and financial feasibility.

Please let me know if you have any questions - the deadline to apply is March 30th.

Jared Yarnall-Schane
Thought For Food
Email: jared@TFFChallenge.com

Center for Leadership and Service (CLS) Ambassador Applications are open

 The Center for Leadership and Service (CLS) Ambassador Applications are open!

The CLS is looking for outgoing, motivated, and personable students dedicated to representing the CLS as an office and hub for service and leadership on campus. This group of students is responsible for promoting our mission and raising the profile of the CLS. Ambassadors participate in and assist with major CLS initiatives, give presentations on leadership and service across campus, and focus on both student and alumni outreach.

Candidates who enjoy public speaking, have excellent interpersonal communication skills and a desire to learn about leadership, personal values, service, reflection and social change are encouraged to apply by March 20th! bit.ly/CLSAmbassador

Grant Opportunity From The UF Bob Graham Center

The Bob Graham Center for Public Service at the University of Florida and the UF Division of Student Affairs invite UF students to propose projects that will enrich our campus and Florida’s communities. Healthy civic campuses and communities are characterized by involved citizens, responsible leadership, and actions and initiatives that assist fellow citizens and students. They promote high levels of trust, connection, confidence, and engagement, and their members volunteer, stay informed, and express themselves in a civil manner.

Selected proposals will be creative and innovative and will aim to strengthen the University of Florida campus, our Florida communities, or both. Projects can take many different forms, with a focus on social, economic, educational, health, and political issues, or on some combination thereof. They can also examine a community in Florida or some aspect of student life on the UF campus, or both, but they must be collaborative, groundbreaking, and promote achievable objectives. 

Applications are open to all interested undergraduate and graduate students on campus. Grants of up to $5000 will be awarded to selected proposals. The deadline for entries is March 18. 

For more information, please visit http://www.bobgrahamcenter.ufl.edu/students/healthy-civic-campus-community or email Kevin Baron at kbaron76@ufl.edu.

AmeriCorps VISTA with the Machen Florida Opportunity Scholars Program

Are you a first generation student graduating in May 2016? Are you interested in college access and working with underrepresented populations? The Machen Florida Opportunity Scholars Program is looking to hire a new AmeriCorps VISTA to do a year of service from May 2016 to May 2017. AmeriCorps members who complete a year of service are eligible for the Segal Education Award (approx. $5,700), which can be used to fund graduate school or repay student loans. There are other benefits associated with completing a year of service with AmeriCorps, including professional development opportunities and non-competitive eligibility for federal jobs. Official start date is May 23rd.

If interested, or if you have any further questions, please email Marile Quintana (MarileQ@ufsa.ufl.edu) by March 15th.

Wayne Farms Internship Program

At Wayne Farms we offer internships across all functions of our business. Wayne Farms provides interns an opportunity to work alongside experts in the poultry industry while applying their knowledge to real-world business situations. An Internship is typically 10 to 12 weeks long, culminating in a final presentation to the Senior Leadership Team at the Corporate offices in Oakwood, Georgia. Interns are paid a competitive hourly wage PLUS a monthly living stipend of $300 to a local intern OR $1,200 to an intern living outside a reasonable commuting distance from the assigned internship.

PROGRAM GOALS:
The future success of Wayne Farms will require talented, high caliber individuals with strong business acumen and the energy to take on tough challenges. The goal of our Internship Program is to provide a fulfilling and valuable experience in the poultry and food industry. Interns are assigned specific projects with clear objectives and deliverables that have a significant business impact within the sponsoring functional area. This allows interns to explore career options while developing skills and relationships that will help them in succeeding after graduation.

REQUIREMENTS:
• Candidates must be (at minimum a rising Junior) currently enrolled in an undergraduate or
graduate program at an accredited college, and possess a strong academic record.
• Leadership, initiative, and high ethical/moral standards will be weighted heavily.
• Candidates should be flexible to work when needed, and travel as necessary.

GENERAL PROGRAM GUIDELINES:
All interviews and selections will be conducted at the plant level. Once a student is offered an Internship position, a manager will be assigned to support the Intern’s development throughout the program. This leader will be accountable for the development of the Intern throughout the program. Interns will work to accomplish specific project tasks and achieve established learning objectives. Interns receive constant performance feedback during the assignment and a written performance review at the end of the internship. Wayne Farms believes performance feedback must be ongoing in order to fully develop an intern’s potential. We are looking for students genuinely excited about developing a career path in the poultry industry.

SELECTION:
This is a highly selective program. Offers will be made using evaluations from previous internship  opportunities, campus and on-site interviews, and manager assessments. Wayne Farms does not use interns as a supplemental workforce, rather we give you an opportunity to gain experience within your prospective field and an idea of what it is like to work with a team focused on business objectives. We use internships to identify talented individuals that we’d like to have join our team after graduation.

WAYNE FARMS FACILITIES:
Internships will take place at one of the following locations: Decatur, Albertville, Enterprise, Dothan and Union Springs,Alabama; Danville, Arkansas; Pendergrass and Oakwood, Georgia; Laurel, Mississippi; Dobson, North Carolina.

How to Apply: See a Wayne Farms recruiter at career fairs or when we visit Poultry Science Clubs at our partnership schools. Internship positions are also posted on the Wayne Farms LLC Career site: http://waynefarms.com/careers.

UF Field and Fork Program - job openings

JOB POSTINGS:

• NEW: Farm & Gardens Manager – Field and Fork Program (University of Florida)

The University of Florida is hiring and Farm and Gardens Manager for the Field and Fork Program. This program seeks to provide students, faculty, staff and visitors with the opportunity to engage in a community of collaboration and learning about sustainable food systems. The vision is to offer spaces at UF where individuals can take courses, engage with demonstrations, and participate in activities that focus on sustainable practices and food systems at multiple scales from a home, community garden, or small/urban farm to large scale production. The position will manage the Field and Fork Farm and Gardens, which are two spaces located on the University of Florida Campus, and total approximately 10 acres. This position manages staff and oversees and performs land cultivation and production, coordinates with faculty for course needs, staff for outreach programming, and manages infrastructure and equipment maintenance and repair. To see the position description and apply, please visit: http://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/cw/en-us/job/496310/field-fork-farm-and-gardens-manager

• NEW: Farm & Gardens Coordinator – Field and Fork Program (University of Florida)

The University of Florida is hiring and Farm and Gardens Coordinator for the Field and Fork Program. This program seeks to provide students, faculty, staff and visitors with the opportunity to engage in a community of collaboration and learning about sustainable food systems. The vision is to offer spaces at UF where individuals can take courses, engage with demonstrations, and participate in activities that focus on sustainable practices and food systems at multiple scales from a home, community garden, or small/urban farm to large scale production.​ This position will coordinate activities of the Field and Fork Farm and Gardens, which are two spaces located on the University of Florida campus, and total approximately 10 acres. This position works with the farm manager to perform land cultivation and production, and coordinates with staff, students and volunteers to maintain the spaces, infrastructure, and equipment and programming. This position supports the Field and Fork staff in implementing the goals for the Farm and Garden. For more information on the position and to apply, please visit: http://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/cw/en-us/job/496311/field-fork-farm-gardens-coordinator

International Summer Lab - application deadline 31st March!

International Summer Lab is an application oriented programme in the field of food technology, offered by Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences and German Institute of Food Technologies (DIL).

In 2016 2 courses will be offered:
- "Special Food Technologies" for advanced Bachelor students
- "Plant and Process Design" for Master and PhD students

Please visit www.summer-lab.de for information and application.