Author Archives: Latinos In Agriculture

TEXAS – Applications for Conservation Programs Being Accepted

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Latinos In Agriculture

Applications for funding opportunities with the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP) are currently being accepted at all NRCS offices across Texas. NRCS in Texas has received its initial allocation of EQIP funding for 2013 … Continue reading →

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2nd Annual Latinos in Agriculture Leaders Forum Deemed a Success!

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Latinos In Agriculture

The 2nd Annual Latinos in Agriculture Leaders Forum recently convened at the El Tropicano Riverwalk hotel in San Antonio, Texas, October 17-19, 2012. The Leaders Forum brought together representatives from industry, government, and education to continue the dialog about how … Continue reading →

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Farm Service Agency Administrator to Discuss Significance of 2012 Farm Bill at Leaders Forum

Posted on October 14, 2012 by Latinos In Agriculture

Mr. Juan M. Garcia, Administrator, Farm Service Agency of the USDA, will be in San Antonio, Texas as part of the 2012 Farm Bill Panel as national leaders convene for the 2nd annual Leaders Forum, October 17-19. The panel will address the “Significance of the 2012 Farm Bill in Increasing the Number of Young Hispanic Leaders into Agriculture”. Continue reading →

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Co-Founder of the Latinos in Agriculture Leaders Forum Discusses Talent Pipeline Needs To Ensure Leadership in Agriculture

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Latinos In Agriculture

In his interview, Mr. Orlando Gil, President of TCTS Global, LLC, talks about the beginnings of the organization, the impact of the aging population on available talent, and the need for investing in future leadership. Continue reading →

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What is “Sexy” About Agriculture? Branding Expert, Brad VanAuken, to Discuss at Leaders Forum

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Latinos In Agriculture

Mr. VanAuken’s presentation, “Branding Careers in Agriculture for Future Generations: Changing perceptions of Agriculture”, will address ways on how agriculturalists can brand Agriculture and make it enticing for future generations to consider it as a career. Continue reading →

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Director at Iowa State University Presenting at Latinos in Agriculture Leaders Forum

Posted on October 7, 2012 by Latinos In Agriculture

In a podcast interview conducted by Nancy O’Mallon, CEO of About Harvest, LLC, Mr. Aurelio Curbelo talked about the important role the Latinos in Agriculture organization has in promoting Agriculture and in providing a place where industry, government and education can explore ways of capitalizing Hispanic talent. Continue reading →

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Under Secretary of USDA, Edward Avalos, to Deliver Keynote Address at 2nd Annual Latinos in Agriculture Leaders Forum

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Latinos In Agriculture

Edward Avalos, Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs of the USDA, will deliver the opening address at the 2nd annual Latinos in Agriculture Leaders Forum, as leaders from around the nation meet in San Antonio, Texas, October 17-19. Mr. Avalos’ keynote address, “Can Latinos provide a Talent Safety Net for the future of the USDA and the future of Agriculture in America?” will kick off the activities and discussion for the three-day event. Continue reading →

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What Will It Take To Recruit Me? A Student Shares His Perspective at Leaders Forum on Student Panel

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Latinos In Agriculture

Andre Gordillo, a senior at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, will share his perspective and experiences as a student when he joins a student panel discussion sharing their perspectives at the 2nd annual Latinos in Agriculture Leaders Forum, in San Antonio, Texas, October 17-19. Listen to his podcast interview. Continue reading →

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Opportunities for Latinos in the Pork Industry to be Discussed at Latinos in Agriculture Leaders Forum

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Latinos In Agriculture

In a recent podcast interview by Nancy O’Mallon, CEO of About Harvest, LLC, Dr. Howard Hill talked about the need to be resilient, setting goals, and the importance of role models to have success in one’s career. You can access the podcast interview and listen to Dr. Hill’s comments on the Latinos in Agriculture website. Continue reading →

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Career Opportunities for Latinos in the Farm Credit Industry to be Discussed at Latinos in Agriculture Leaders Forum

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Latinos In Agriculture

Mr. Randy Breitling, Capital Farm Credit, will be participating and sharing his vast human resources experience in the discussion panel “Best Practices for Talent Recruitment and Retention in Government, Industry and Education”. In a recent podcast interview by Nancy O’Mallon, CEO of About Harvest, LLC, Mr. Breitling talked about the need for qualified talent as baby boomers exit the workforce and the gap that will exist in the next five to 10 years. Listen to the podcast. Continue reading →

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