Here's a great opportunity for students to get some experience and contacts in the sustainability industry:
The Agriculture Future of America Leader Institutes provide undergradua
The Sustainability Institute will be a unique opportunity to connect with professionals working at the forefront of sustainability and is tied to the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) meeting being held in Salt Lake City.
AFA currently offers six Institute experiences and competitively selects students for each program. Every Institute provides professional development training and direct exposure to industry professionals and key environments within the given specialty sector.
Once selected to attend an Institute, the only cost to you is travel. AFA and its partners cover hotel, meals and event material costs.
Previous UMD participants have described their experiences with the AFA Leader Institutes as extremely valuable in terms of connections made and industry knowledge learned.