Published 10:23 am Saturday, March 23, 2019 (Written by:  Hannah Yang, Austin Daily Herald)

Developing the future generation of agricultural leaders, Riverland Community College sent its best to the National Professional Agricultural Student Organization conference last week.
More than 600 career-ready professional agricultural students, their collegiate advisors and industry representatives gathered in Loveland, Colorado, for three days of national-level competition, workshops to develop their networking skills as well as going on industry tours.

“I commend my students for taking the initiative and involvement to compete in Minnesota and to compete at the national level,” said Nick Schiltz, instructor at the Center for Ag and Food Science and advisor to the club. “They’re continuing to pave the way for future agricultural science majors.”
Three students from Riverland’s Agricultural and Food Science Technology Club attended the national conference, including Aaron Wagner, the club’s vice president, Leah Tidemann and Modeste Zinzindohoue. Riverland was able to send students to the national conference largely by sponsors such as the Freeborn County Corn and Soybean Growers Association and Dr. Jerry Nelson. 

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