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Mower County 4-H, Riverland Community College, and Nexus Cooperative have partnered to offer the 4th Annual Agriculture and Food Science Exploration (AFSE) Day on Wednesday, July 9. This program is for youth in grades six and over and is a great opportunity for anyone interested in agriculture and food science careers.

During the day, participants will learn about how agriculture, food, nutrition and health are all connected. Youth will explore possible careers in agronomy, animal science, and food science by participating in engaging tours and hands-on learning labs. Activities include:

• Local farm tours to learn about agronomy and animal science

• Corn/Alfalfa/Drone Field Activities

• Animal science activities

• Learn about agriculture and human nutrition at the Hormel Institute

• Hands-on food science lab with the Hormel Foods Research and Development team

• Program Graduation Ceremony

To register for this event, go to https://z.umn.edu/AgandFoodExplorationDay by June 25. Cost is $10 per participant, which includes a meal and a t-shirt. If you have any questions, 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.