The Agriculture and Food Science Exploration (AFSE) Day is taking place on Wednesday, July 10th. This event is a collaborative effort between Mower County 4-H, Riverland Community College, Nexus Cooperative, and Austin Community Education. It is designed for young people in grades 6-9 who have an interest in science, biology, chemistry, engineering, computers, agriculture, mathematics and food science.
The day offers participants a unique opportunity to explore different aspects of agriculture and food science through engaging tours, hands-on learning labs and leadership development. Participants will learn about agronomy, animal science and food science by visiting different locations and participating in hands-on activities. Some of the activities planned include a Corn/Soybean/Drone activity presented by Nexus Cooperative, a tour of Read’s Brown Swiss Dairy farm, a visit to Absolute Energy Ethanol Plant to learn about biofuels and a Food Science activity by Hormel Foods. These activities are designed to help participants apply their knowledge in a practical way.
Interested participants can now register for the event at https://z.umn.edu/AgandFoodExplorationDay by June 26th. The cost of registration is $12 per participant which includes a meal and a t-shirt. For any inquiries or questions about the event individuals can contact Adam Stevermer, Mower County 4-H Educator at 507-438-2394 or stev0421@umn.edu or Nick Schiltz, Riverland Community College Agricultural Instructor and Program Coordinator at 507-402-6175 or nick.schiltz@riverland.edu . Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to explore the world of agriculture and food science!