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See
for Yourself Missions underway -
Learn about YOUR soybean checkoff
investments!
From February 7-10, See for Yourself participants are learning about checkoff
investments in the biodiesel industry at the National Biodiesel Conference
& Expo in Grapevine, TX. You can track the trips all week through
daily reports by subscribing to our blog.
MN
Soybean Now Accepting Applications for
Soybean Ambassador Program & Summer Internship
Minnesota
Soybean is looking for exceptional young people (at least 18 years of
age) to apply to become a Soybean Ambassador or Summer Intern. Both provide
leadership training and networking opportunities within the ag industry.
Learn more about the
Soybean Ambassador Program.
Apply for the Soybean Summer
Internship.
Scholarships
Available to Future Soybean Industry Professionals
The Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council (MSR&PC)
is once again offering high school and college scholarships to students
pursuing careers in agriculture related to the soybean industry.
Up
to 4 MSR&PC Youth Scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors
in the amount of $1,000 each. (download
application)
4 awards of $2,000 each are available for college juniors or seniors who
are working toward a degree in soybean agronomy, soil science or soybean
genetics.(download application)
All applications must be postmarked by February 28, 2010.
MSGA
Biodiesel Open Golf Tournament
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Northlinks Golf Course, North Mankato
noon - 7 pm
Click to view flyer.
Support MSGA's PAC and legislative activities by registering
your foursome for this fun event! Cost is $75 plus a $25 personal donation
to the MNSoy PAC. Fee includes 18 holes of golf, dinner & prizes!
Agriculture
& the Environment
Read about Ag's contributions to Habitat
and Conservation & Restoring
Minnesota's Wetlands.
See a summary
of voluntary restoration of private farmland.
Learn
more about ag's role in conservation & water quality by visiting the
MN Ag Water Resource Coalition (mawrc.org.)
The
Minnesota Soybean Growers Association (MSGA)
and the Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion
Council (MSR&PC) are two very distinct and different organizations
who work together toward a common goal - to increase the profitability
of soybean farmers.
To
learn more about national soybean organizations visit:
American
Soybean Association (ASA)
United
Soybean Board (USB)
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