AGNR Student Networking Session on Jobs in Conservation and Agriculture - April 21

AGNR Student Networking Session on Jobs Where Conservation Meets Agriculture and Community Needs

When — 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 21 Where — Virtual Zoom event. Registration link: go.umd.edu/StudentNetworking

Maryland leads the nation in the protection of its natural resources, in part because of the policy enacted to protect the health of the Chesapeake Bay. But what jobs are available today where conservation meets agriculture and community needs, and how can we balance the environment’s needs with rural and urban communities?  This networking session connects students and professionals who provide technical service so you can learn from their expertise about what it takes to get a job in their field. The discussion will include information about entry-level opportunities, industry-specific tips, tricks and advice to be successful in the long term. Background information on the networking session: This session is sponsored by the Harry R. Hughes Center for Agro-Ecology, a nonprofit organization affiliated with the UMD College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.   Hughes Center staff created this networking session to improve AGNR students’ relationships with professionals currently employed in conservation and agriculture technical assistance. Future networking sessions are being planned, with a goal to advance AGNR’s Strategic Initiatives. About the Sponsors: The Harry R. Hughes Center for Agro-Ecology provides leadership to promote environmentally sound and economically viable agriculture and forestry as Maryland’s preferred land use through research, outreach and collaboration. For more information, visit go.umd.edu/HughesCenter.