Tag Archives: Agricultural Industry

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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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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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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Early Registration Now Open – 2nd Annual LIA Leaders Forum

Posted on June 2, 2012 by Latinos In Agriculture

On April 16, 2012 the Latinos in Agriculture Leaders Forum Planning Committee met in San Antonio, Texas to prepare for the planning of the 2nd Annual Latinos in Agriculture Leaders Forum. The forum will be on October 17-19, 2012 and … Continue reading →

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Latinos… “Acres of Diamonds” for Agriculture?

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Latinos In Agriculture

The old story “Acres of Diamonds” told by Russell Conwell in the early 20th century, may ring true today when one considers the growth of the Latino population and our present and future needs for talent in Agriculture.
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Latinos in Agriculture Leaders Forum

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Latinos In Agriculture

TCTS Global in partnership with AgForLife LLC, will be hosting “Latinos in Agriculture; a Leadership Forum on Capitalizing Hispanic Talent”. The goal of the event is to provide a workshop to connect industry, government, and education for transforming the agricultural workforce of the future. Continue reading →

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