On Monday, April 28, the Food + Farm Exploration Center hosted a Career Awareness Fair, Coaches Meeting, and Dinner. The event welcomed over 275 college students and 30 faculty coaches from across the country. These guests were in town for the National Collegiate Soil Judging Contest.
Unlike a traditional job fair, this event focused on education and exploration. Students met with vendors to learn about agriculture careers, from agribusiness and production to environmental science and technology. Throughout the evening, students discovered seasonal job opportunities, degree requirements, and expected wages. They also learned about current job openings in agriculture.
“This event was about more than recruitment—it was about opening students’ eyes to the depth and diversity of today’s ag careers,” said Bobbi Kubish, Educational Programming Director at Food + Farm Exploration Center.
The event is part of the center’s mission to inspire curiosity and learning through the story of food and farming—from soil to supper.
To learn more about the Food + Farm Exploration Center, visit explorefoodandfarm.org.
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