AFA Food Institute application available

The AFA Food Institute, held annually in February, brings 75 talented college men and women to the Chicago area to take part in a three-day program. Students are selected through a competitive application process and have expressed a specific interest in the food sector. The itinerary will provide interaction between students and food sector leaders; expose students to area processors, businesses and other related service providers and include discussion and training to enhance student preparation to enter careers in the agriculture and food industry.

This Institute is open to all undergraduate students pursuing agriculture-related degrees.

Objectives:

• Increase the profile of food systems, processing, marketing and related service careers to students interested in the food sector
  
• Create an understanding of joint interests of food processors around global supply and food safety
  
• Enhance awareness of the integration of the food system from production to retail
  
• Discuss issues, trends and opportunities facing the industry
  
• Provide students with a visual representation of participating organizations business, environment and culture
  
• Network to create relationships that may aid in internship and work experiences for the mutual benefit of future employment
  
• Close the gap between workforce needs and career preparation in the food industry

To apply visit http://www.agfuture.org/s/1342/index.aspx?sid=1342&gid=1&pgid=875