2009 National FFA Convention Navigator

2009 National

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Inside: • Career profiles • College listings • National FFA Agricultural Career Show list and floor plan • Shopping Mall map • Indianapolis attractions • Downtown Indianapolis map

Contents Careers 4 6 8 10 12 13 14 16

Animal Systems Biotechnology Systems Business Systems Food Products and Processing Environmental Service Systems Natural Resources Systems Plant Systems Power, Structural and Technical Systems

National FFA Agricultural Career Show 18 22 24

Career Show Interview Form Career Show Map Career Show Listings

National FFA Convention Shopping Mall 26

Shopping Mall Map and Listings

The Big “C’s”

College 28

College and University Listings

City Guide 35 38 39

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Careers, college, convention and the city – you’ll learn all about the big “C’s” in this, the 2009 National FFA Convention Navigator.

Designed to serve as a guide for your convention experience, the navigator will help you discover the many types of careers in agriculture, then connect with companies and organizations in the National FFA Agricultural Career Show. Our map of the career show on page 22 will help you navigate your way.

While attending the career show, we hope you’ll also begin thinking about your college plans. Our college listings, starting on page 28, provide valuable information on many of the schools represented here at the convention.

On page 26, you’ll also find a list of FFA Shopping Mall vendors and map. And if you want to explore what downtown Indianapolis has to offer, check out the City section, starting on page 35.

We hope this guide will help you navigate your 82nd National FFA Convention experience, and that you’ll take a copy (or two) home to share with other FFA members.

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CAREERS IN AGRICULTURE

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o longer an industry solely associated with farming, agriculture is booming. Need proof? One in six U.S. jobs is ag-related, making agriculture our country’s largest and most prominent employer.

With so many different possibilities in this field, you may not be sure which direction to head in. That’s OK – the next several pages contain information that may make your decision a little easier. You’ll find a description of each career pathway, as well as a list of 10 cool career opportunities. Even if you think you’ve seen it all, you may be surprised by what you learn…

Animal Systems

The Creature Feature SADDLE UP FOR A CAREER IN ANIMAL SYSTEMS

If you’re an animal love lover, er, you may find your niche in an animal systems career.

Some who choose this career pathway work with small animals or pets. They train, feed, water animals water, exercise and groom these small animals, as well as maintain and clean their cages. Careers in this area can include operating a dog kennel, raising rabbits or even studying wildlife.

Others in this career pathway work with large animals. Many of these professionals are devoted to finding new ways to efficiently raise meat and

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million Americans are involved in the equine industry as horse owners, service providers, employees and volunteers.

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dairy animals, poultry and equine by studying a variety of domesticated farm animals. Others inspect, provide daily care and security, or market the animals.

Additional animal careers involve working with exotic species, often at a zoo or sanctuary.

For more information on these careers, visit ffanewhorizons.org.

veterinary schools can be found across the United States, preparing students to become veterinarians.

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Careers VETERINARIANS LIVESTOCK BUYERS EQUINE MANAGERS ANIMAL NUTRITIONISTS FEED SALES SPECIALISTS EMBRYO TECHNOLOGISTS WILDLIFE BIOLOGISTS AGRICULTURAL EDUCATORS FEEDLOT SPECIALISTS ANIMAL CARETAKERS

Tony Andis VIRGINIA FFA MEMBER RAISES LIVESTOCK, REHABILITATES WILDLIFE

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assionate about livestock and the great outdoors, Tony Andis helps raise cattle and hair sheep on his family’s farm in Bristol, Va., and works at the Smith Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, a nonprofit animal reserve. He helps all different types of animals, from squirrels to deer to gray horned owls at the center, by cleaning, feeding and nursing the creatures back to health.

Animal Systems

10 Cool Animal

Tony is now enrolled at Virginia Highlands Community College in Abingdon, Va., and is focused on pursuing a career involving animals.

“They were here long before us,” he says. “We have to do what we can to keep them around.”

In addition to his passion for animals, Tony is interested in environmental issues, including wildlife and species habitat conservation.

“We have to realize that whatever we do to the environment affects us all,” he says. “When you think about it, we’re all the same. We’re animals just like them.”

READ OTHER FFA MEMBERS’ STORIES AT FFANEWHORIZONS.ORG.

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veterinarians were employed in the United States during 2008. Of those, 43,287 were male and 42,690 were female.

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Biotechnology Systems

10 Cool Biotech Careers MICROBIOLOGISTS FOREST GENETICISTS MEAT SCIENCE RESEARCHERS REPRODUCTIVE PHYSIOLOGISTS

The Bio Buzz GET TECHNICAL WITH A CAREER IN BIOTECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS Calling all science enthusiasts! If you enjoy conducting laboratory tests and discovering new methods for research, a career in biotechnology systems may have been under your microscope all along.

Thi th iis b i iincreasingly i l iimportant t t This career pathway becoming in the field of agriculture as technology continuess to advance.

Individuals with jobs in this field may genetically engineer plants to enhance them in a variety of ways. re For example, it’s possible to make plants more nutritious, larger and more resistant to extreme weat weather.

Individuals choosing this pathway mayy also work to alter the amount of chemicals n necessary for successful crop production.

For more information on these careers, visit ffanewhorizons.org.

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million farmers in 25 countries worldwide planted biotech crops in 2008.

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LIVESTOCK GENETICISTS BIOENGINEERS BIOTECHNOLOGY LAB TECHNICIANS QUALITY CONTROL SPECIALISTS ANIMAL N NUTRITIONISTS PLANT SCI SCIENTISTS

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This number represents the number of biotechnology companies operating in the United States in 2006.

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Business Systems

10 Cool

Business

Careers

SALESPERSONS FARM INVESTMENT MANAGERS AGRICULTURAL COMMODITY BROKERS AGRICULTURAL ECONOMISTS

Have Briefcase, Will Work

ANIMAL HEALTH PRODUCTS DISTRIBUTORS

MAKE A GOOD DEAL WITH A BUSINESS SYSTEMS CAREER

BANKER/LOAN OFFICERS

Careers in business systems typically focus on utilizing innovative technology in order to increase profitability and efficiency.

Individuals choosing this pathway may serve as coordinators, who oversee and contribute to the production, processing, distribution, marketing, financing and development of agricultural merchandise and resources.

These resources might include food, fiber, wood products, natural resources and other plant and animal products and services. Other businesspeople may be involved with the manufacturing of farm equipment, machinery and supplies. And those more entrepreneurially minded will own and operate their own businesses..

This career pathway is usually best suited for people who like working in large groups and may end up being hired by a corp corporate agricultural company or start their own operation.

For more information on these careers, visit ffanewhorizons.org.

DAIRY HERD SUPERVISORS (DHIA)

That’s how much the American food system contributes each year to the U.S. gross national product.

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LIVESTOCK SELLERS

FARMERS/RANCHERS/ FEEDLOT OPERATORS SALES MANAGERS

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percent of all U.S. farms made $500,000 or more in 2007.

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Food Products and Processing

All in Good Taste SAVOR THE OPPORTUNITIES IN FOOD PRODUCTS AND PROCESSING CAREERS SA Chew on this: As society continues to focus n diet and health, this career pathway continues on tto expand.

Individuals working in food products and processing may uncover new food sources, study and evaluate food content and generate ways to satisfy industry and government regulations when processing,, preserving, packaging and storing food.

They also create new food products an eas and inspect food-processing areas to make sure that all necessary

$43 , 000 is the average yearly salary for a nutritionist in the United States.

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standards are met, including sanitation, safety, quality and waste management.

And there are new opportunities every day.

Just as the need for food will never decrease, the need for professionals in the food products and processing industry will remain constant or increase.

For more information on these careers, visit ffanewhorizons ffanewhorizons.org.

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percent of agricultural and food scientists work for federal, state or local governments.

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AGRICULTURAL COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALISTS FOOD & DRUG INSPECTORS PRODUCE BUYERS NUTRITIONISTS FOOD SCIENTISTS

Kathleen Braithwait OREGON FFA MEMBER CANS JAMS AND JELLIES

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athleen Braithwait of Dayton, Ore., can certainly can. During her summers, she works at the nearby Dundee Fruit Co. While she started out building boxes and working on the production line, she quickly began checking for quality control, where she has learned to cap the products, check seals and check jars for vacuum.

Kathleen can get pretty busy, sometimes putting in 16-hour days.

“Our busiest month is always July, because it’s blueberry season,” she says.

“You’re working 100 percent for so many hours, and you get frustrated, but you have to keep everyone upbeat so they are at their best performance.”

BACTERIOLOGISTS

Kathleen doesn’t know if she’ll make a career out of working at the Dundee Fruit Co., but she’s grateful for the experience.

MEAT SCIENCE RESEARCHERS

“I’ve gotten good work experience at the cannery,” she says. “It kind of gives me a head start, I guess. In the future, I’d like a job that involves communications and helping people.”

DIETITIANS FOOD BROKERS BIOCHEMISTS

Food Products and Processing

10 Cool Food-Related Careers

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percent of the world’s total supply of fresh peaches is provided by U.S. farmers.

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Environmental Service Systems

10 Cool Environmental

Careers

HEALTH AND SAFETY SANITARIANS HAZARDOUS MATERIALS HANDLERS TOXICOLOGISTS

Earthly Matters SAVE THE PLANET WITH A CAREER IN ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICE SYSTEMS Interested in making the world a cleaner place? A career in you environmental services may be the pathway for you.

Those who work in this area may be involved with recycling, water and air pollution control, waste disposal and public health issues.

An environmental technician or engineer may focus on hazardous-waste management by evaluating and analyzing hazardous materials, while also creating regulations in order to prevent accidents or dangerous situations. In addition, they may design sewage and wastewater systems as well as study scientific data and research environmental ventures.

Other careers may involve working with city governments to maintain and improve water and air quality for local residents.

Recycling and conserving our earthly resources is an important aspect of environmental service. Those committed to studying new ways to reduce our carbon footprints on the world are finding numerous career opportunities available, as this becomes an increasingly important and timely issue.

For more information on these careers, visit ffanewhorizons.org.

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That’s how many of today’s new automobiles it would take to release the same number of emissions as a 1960s model.

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POLLUTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL MANAGERS ENVIRONMENTAL SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS SCIENTISTS/TECHNICIANS WATER QUALITY MANAGERS WATER ENVIRONMENT MANAGERS SOLID WASTE DISPOSERS/ RECYCLERS SOLID WASTE TECHNICIANS AL ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE ASSURANCE MANAGERS

percent of all environmental scientists and hydrologists are employed by federal, state and local governments.

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Natural Resources Systems

10 Cool Natural Resources Careers CARTOGRAPHERS PARK MANAGERS SOIL GEOLOGY TECHNICIANS ECOLOGISTS

A Natural Fit

FISHERIES TECHNICIANS GEOLOGISTS COMMERCIAL FISHERMEN FISH AND GAME OFFICERS LOGGERS HYDROLOGISTS

DISCOVER SCOVER THE BEAUTY OF THE WORLD AROUND YOU WITH ITH A CAREER IN NATURAL RESOURCES SYSTEMS A career in natural resources systems may involve working to velop, maintain and manage forests and natural environments, as develop, well as acquiring various types of marine life for human utilization, animal feed, bait and other purposes.

Individuals choosing to work as conservation scientists or foresters may manage, develop, use and help protect forests and rangelands.

Other professionals find their niches in different aspects of working with our natural resources. Some in this industry work directly with row-crop farmers to create riparian zones or with ms. livestock owners to fence cattle out of streams. re Still others find career opportunities in more urban areas, by protecting wildlife that seek refuge in cities or creating and maintaining urban parks and green areas.

For more information on these careers, visit ffanewhorizons.org.

$52 , 440 is how much foresters made on average in 2007.

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sawmills are in the United States, producing about 37 billion board-feet of lumber each year.

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Plant Systems

10 Cool

Plant

Careers BOTANISTS TREE SURGEONS GREENHOUSE MANAGERS SOIL AND WATER SPECIALISTS COMMODITY MARKETING SPECIALISTS BIOTECHNOLOGY LAB TECHNICIANS

Love of the Land

GRAIN OPERATIONS SUPERINTENDENTS

SOW A CAREER IN PLANT SYSTEMS If you have a green thumb, this career pathway may be ideal for you. People working in this area may study plants and their growth while helping producers of food, feed and fiber crops provide for developing populations.

These individuals may strive to enhance the nutritional value and quality of crops, while using genetic engineering to enable crops to resist pests and droughts. Other plant professionals raise flowers or houseplants for the nursery and floral industry.

New technological advances in this field and consumer demand ensure that plant science e careers will continue to be strong for many years.

For more information on these hese careers, visit ffanewhorizons.org. org.

percent of the world’s soybeans are produced in the United States.

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PLANT PATHOLOGISTS SALES REPRESENTATIVES FARMERS AND RANCHERS

million tons of U.S. grown fresh vegetables are exported yearly.

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Power, Structural and Technical Systems

10 Cool

Technical

Careers AGRICULTURAL SOFTWARE DEVELOPERS AND PROGRAMMERS WELDERS WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATORS AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION ENGINEERING SPECIALISTS HEAVY EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIANS

Highly Technical

RECYCLING TECHNICIANS

ENGINEER A CAREER IN POWER, STRUCTURAL AND TECHNICAL SYSTEMS Individuals entering the power, structural and technical systems career pathway usually enjoy working with equipment and all things technical.

Their knowledge of engineering, pneumatics, hydraulics, electronics, power, structures and controls is typically applied gn agricultural when performing their tasks. They may design structures, machinery and equipment, and many in this field ral products. work to improve the dispensing of agricultural Careers in this pathway should continue to be attainable ore efficient as the demand for agricultural products, more ases. production and resource conservation increases. rs, For more information on these careers, visit ffanewhorizons.org.

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percent of young farmers and ranchers use computers for business purposes.

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ELECTRONICS SYSTEMS TECHNICIANS AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERS MACHINISTS DATABASE ADMINISTRATORS

$70 , 460 was the average yearly salary for agricultural engineers in 2007.

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Career Show Interview Form

While visiting the National FFA Agricultural Career Show, learn more about a specific company or organization by interviewing a current employee.

Representative’s Name: Position: Company: Address (optional):

What does your company do (make, sell, service)?

Number of employees at your company:

What kind of training does your company provide to employees?

What do you enjoy most about your job?

What are the educational requirements for working at your company?

What are the key qualities your company looks for in potential employees?

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National FFA Agricultural Career Show Exhibit Booth Locations Navigate your way through the career show with this floor plan and accompanying listings, starting on page 24. Keep in mind that omissions and/or changes in booth locations are possible due to exhibitor additions or deletions after the printing deadline. In addition to this resource, use the overhead aisle markers as your guide.

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Hours of Operation Wednesday, October 21: 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Thursday, October 22: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Friday, October 23: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Exhibit Booth Locations Many exhibitors are in more than one booth. Please use the number designated to find the exhibitor on the floor plan.

Agricultural Equipment Manufacturer

A-V Lifetime Greenhouse Bench Systems: 1034 AGCO Corporation: 1201 Atlas Manufacturing, Inc.: 635 CASE IH: 917 CLAAS of America: 1801 Cub Cadet – Cub Cadet Commercial – Cub Cadet/Yanmar: 865 Delta Consolidated Industries: 806 GSI (Grain)/Cumberland (Poultry)/AP (Swine): 721 International Greenhouse Company: 627 Jaderloon Co., Inc.: 455 John Deere: 275 Kuhn North America, Inc.: 906 Lincoln Electric Company: 925 Ludy Greenhouse Manufacturing Corporation: 641 New Holland: 933 Outdoor Power Equipment Institute: 1042 Red Brand: 654 Rimol Greenhouse Systems: 639 STIHL Inc.: 1301 Stuppy, Inc.: 1044

Auto Manufacturer

Dodge: 241 Ford Trucks: 1253 Toyota Motor Sales: 901

Breed Association

American Angus Association: 1073 American Dairy Goat Association: 1465 American Gelbvieh Association: 1067 American Hereford Association: 1069 American-International Charolais Association: 1270 American Junior Paint Horse Association: 1248 American Lamb Board: 1234 American Maine-Anjou Association: 1071 American Racing Pigeon Union: 1238 American Sheep Industry Association: 1039 American Shorthorn Association: 1268 American Simmental Association: 1266 Alpaca Owners and Breeders Association: 1061 Appaloosa Horse Club: 1047 Continental Kennel Club: 1461 International Boer Goat Association: 1459 Junior American Boer Goat Association: 469 Llama Cooperative: 1059 National Bison Association: 1236 National Pork Board: 1043 North American Deer Farmers Association: 1244 United States Boer Goat Association: 1467 United States Equestrian Federation: 1053 United States Trotting Association: 1045

College/University

Agricultural Consortium of Texas: 345 University of Arkansas: 575 Arkansas State University – Agriculture & Technology: 568 Auburn University – Agricultural Education: 776 Auburn University – College of Agriculture: 363 Black Hawk College: 173 Cal Poly San Luis Obispo: 563 Caterpillar ThinkBIG: 538 Clemson University – Agriculture, Forestry & Life Sciences: 534 Colorado State University: 530 University of Connecticut: 347 Cornell University: 165 Delaware State University – Agriculture & Natural Resources: 554 Delaware Valley College: 555 Des Moines Area Community College: 529 Dordt College: 553 Eastern Kentucky University – Agriculture Department: 551 University of Florida – Agriculture & Life Sciences: 556 Fort Scott Community College: 525 University of Georgia – Agricultural & Environmental Science: 567 Hocking College – School of Natural Resources: 738 University of Illinois – Agricultural Education: 365 University of Illinois – Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences: 375 Illinois State University: 535 Indiana University-Purdue University: 746 Iowa State University – Agriculture and Life Sciences: 750 Ivy Tech Community College: 736 Johnson & Wales University: 369

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Joliet Junior College: 570 Kansas State University – College of Agriculture: 131 University of Kentucky – College of Agriculture: 531 Lake Land College: 528 Lamar Community College: 331 Lincoln College of Technology: 169 University of Maine: 564 Meredith Manor Equestrian Career College: 526 Michigan State University – Agriculture and Natural Resources: 524 Midway College: 742 University of Minnesota – Crookston: 766 University of Minnesota – Twin Cities: 762 Mississippi State University – Agriculture & Life Sciences: 543 Missouri State University – Department of Agriculture: 562 University of Missouri: 143 University of Missouri – College of Veterinary Medicine: 139 Montana State University – College of Agriculture: 373 Morehead State University: 559 Morrisville State College: 362 Mount Olive College, Lois G. Britt Agribusiness Center: 339 Murray State University – School of Agriculture: 337 National AgrAbility Project, Purdue University: 537 NC A&T State University: 335 University of Nebraska – Lincoln: 730 North Carolina State University: 357 Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College: 569 Northwest Missouri State University: 325 University of Northwestern Ohio: 181 Nova Scotia Agricultural College: 744 Ohio State ATI – Agricultural Technical Institute: 326 The Ohio State University – Agricultural Education: 324 The Ohio State University – Food, Agricultural & Environmental Sciences: 129 The Ohio State University – Curriculum Materials Service: 125 Oklahoma State University: 327 Oregon State University – College of Agricultural Sciences: 333 Parkland College: 371 The Pennsylvania State University: 756 Purdue University – Agriculture: 143 Redlands Community College: 778 Ridgewater College – Agriculture Department: 573 Sandhills Community College: 355 Southern Illinois University – College of Agricultural Sciences: 578 South Dakota State University: 576 Southeast Community College: 547 SUNY – Cobleskill: 163 Tennessee Technological University: 341 Texas A&M University – Agriculture & Life Sciences: 343 Texas A&M University – Instructional Materials Service: 367 Texas Christian University – Ranch Management: 566 Texas Technological University: 574 University of Tennessee – Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources: 728 Virginia Tech: 135 Washington State University: 359 West Virginia University: 151 Western Kentucky University: 577 Western Illinois University: 545 William Woods University: 734 University of Wisconsin – Madison: 544 University of Wisconsin – River Falls: 541

Cooperative

Organic Valley/Cropp Cooperative: 817

Corporate

ADM Alliance Nutrition/MoorMan’s ShowTec: 671 AgReliant Genetics, LLC: 670 Ariens/Gravely: 1036 BWI Companies: 661 Bayer CropScience: 709 Berne Apparel Company: 860 Briggs and Stratton Corporation: 1510 Bunge North America, Farmetrics Prediction Market: 864 C & E Biodiesel: 457 CHS: 1217 Campbell’s Condensed - Help Grow Your Soup program: 847 Cargill Animal Nutrition: 941 Carhartt Inc.: 450 Channel Bio: 1428 Chevron Products Company: 655 Crop Production Services, Inc.: 665 Dow Agro Sciences, LLC: 201

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Curriculum Provider

AgEdNet.com, service of Stewart-Peterson, Inc.: 962 AgrowKnowledge: 779 Applied Technologies: 1262 Aquatic Eco-Systems, Inc.: 763 CAERT, Inc.: 771 Delmar, Cengage Learning: 775 Hobar Publications: 960 Intelliprep, Inc.: 761 Oklahoma CIMC: 767 Pearson: 1158 Wards Natural Science: 974

Fraternity/Sorority

Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity: 113 Alpha Zeta: 117 Ceres International Women’s Fraternity: 119 FarmHouse Fraternity: 312 Sigma Alpha National Sorority: 316

Fundraiser

Buckeye Donkey Ball LLC: 932 Country Lights Soy Candles: 733 Country Meats: 735 Creative Imaginations: 951 Florida Fruit Association, Inc.: 953 Fruit Fundraising: 1164 Foxwood Group: 1156 The Great American Cowboy Hat FUNd-Raiser: 1356 Gutwein Popcorn Co.: 966 Kenneth Lacy Mills: 968 Lil’ Nate’s BBQ Seasoning Fundraising Co.: 1162 McCartney Produce Company: 707 Pee Jay’s Fresh Fruit: 959 River Star Farms: 1361 SpecCast: 759 Terri Lynn Inc.: 1154 WIX Filters Hummer H2: 753 World’s Finest Chocolate: 751

Government

Air Force Recruiting Services: 830 CDC/National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health: 1157 Federal Student Aid: 768 National Weather Service – Career Opportunities in Science: 1353 Peace Corps: 934 United States Army: 1275 United States Marine Corps: 1161 U.S. Customs and Border Protection: 1358 U.S. Department of Education: 770 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: 1063

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U.S. EPA – Office of Children’s Health Protection: 1351 U.S. EPA – Source Water Protection Program: 1424 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: 1420 U.S. Forest Service, Northeastern Area: 1038 USDA – Ag Marketing Resource Center: 821 USDA – Agricultural Research Service: 823 USDA – Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service: 1018 USDA – Economic Research Service: 1021 USDA – Farm Service Agency: 1022 USDA – Forest Service Hoosier National Forest: 1027 USDA – National Agricultural Library: 1220 USDA – National Agricultural Statistics Service: 1026 USDA – National Institute of Food and Agriculture: 1226 USDA – Natural Resource Conservation Service: 825 USDA – Risk Management Agency: 827 USDA – Rural Business-Cooperative Services: 1028

Nonprofit

Career Show Listings

DTN/The Progressive Farmer: 664 DuPont Company and Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc.: 1407 ESRI: 826 Elanco Animal Health: 873 Excel Sportswear: 808 Farm Credit Services: 507 Farm Works Software: 978 Fastenal: 851 GAC Acoustic Green Room: 741 Hobart Welding Products: 621 Horizon Organic: 838 Hummert International: 465 Husqvarna: 631 Justin Boot Company: 839 Kraft Foods: 101 Land O’Lakes Purina Feed: 501 Lucas Oil Products: 617 Monsanto Company: 1431 Montana Silversmiths: 832 The Mosaic Company: 660 Mudhole Custom Tackle: 1355 National High School Rodeo Association, Inc.: 843 North American Salt Company: 637 Novartis Animal Health US, Inc.: 837 PAQ Interactive, Inc.: 835 Pork Industry Center sponsored by Pfizer Animal Health: 701 RFD-TV: 807 Rabo AgriFinance: 1046 Rose Acre Farms: 461 Smithfield Foods, Inc.: 836 Spectrum Technologies, Inc.: 662 Syngenta: 651 The Parks Companies: 459 Tractor Supply Company: 416 Valspar Paint: 407 Wahl Clipper Corporation: 607 Wrangler: 601 Yamaha Motor Corp.: 1206 Zeecraft Tech., LLC: 1359

Agriculture Future of America: 320 American Agri-Women: 704 American Farm Bureau Federation: 1151 The American Phytopathological Society: 963 Amateur Trapshooting Association (AIM Program): 1807 Batson Enterprises and JD Instructional Services: 956 Dietary Managers Association: 970 Farmers for Christ International: 1141 Feed the Children: 954 Florida Farm Bureau Marketing Division: 1155 Indiana 811: 1528 Indiana Corn Marketing Council and Indiana Soybean Alliance: 712 Indiana Society of American Foresters: 1037 International Fellowship of Christian Farmers: 1533 Iowa Western Livestock Judging Video Contest: 965 Kiwanis International Key Leader: 952 Living To Serve Chapter Program Recognition Display: 1035 National Agricultural Aviation Association: 950 National Association of Conservation Districts: 1152 National Collegiate FFA & National PAS Organization: 351 National Farmers Union: 121 National FFA Agri-Entrepreneurship Award Program: 513 National FFA Leadership Conference: 147 National Technical Honor Society: 1357 National Soybean Research Laboratory at U of I: 1150 Project Evergreen: 1457 Rodale Institute: 819 National Association of Agricultural Educators – Teach Ag: 317 U.S. Poultry & Egg Association: 1040 Weston A. Price Foundation: 972

Other

National Guard FLW College Fishing: 318

Union/Trade/Technical Colleges

ALBAT Program – Outside Electrical Apprenticeships: 1516 American Technical Publishers: 1514 American Welding Society: 1311 IMPACT/Ironworkers: 717 International Brotherhood of Boilermakers - M.O.S.T.: 1317 International Training Institute: 920 Missouri Welding Institute: 727 Nashville Auto-Diesel College: 1313 The Ocean Corporation: 1325 Ohio Technical College: 726 Scotchman Industries, Inc.: 668 Sheet Metal Workers Local #20 Apprenticeship Program: 1329 Tulsa Welding School: 1319 United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters: 1333 WyoTech: 313

Veterinary

American Association of Bovine Practitioners: 1413 American Association for Laboratory Animal Science: 1411 American Association of Swine Veterinarians: 1415 American Veterinary Medical Association: 1614 Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges: 1613 FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine: 1417 Kansas State University – College of Veterinary Medicine: 1612 Michigan State University – College of Veterinary Medicine: 1615 National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America: 1616 Purdue University – School of Veterinary Medicine: 1610

Teachers’ World

Applied Technologies: T-6, T-8 CEV Multimedia, Ltd.: T-9, T-11 Irrigation Association Education Foundation: T-16 LifeKnowledge: T-2 Living To Serve: T-13 National Association of Agricultural Educators: T-1, T-3 National Council for Agricultural Education: T-7 One Less Thing Instructional Materials: T-5 Partners in Active Support (PALS): T-14 Team Ag Ed Learning Center: T-4

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FFA Shopping Mall Vendors CASE IH and New Holland Store

Ozark Candy Company

Chappell Photography

Souvenir Shirts

Concession Ltd./The Engravers

The Decal Lady

Cowpokes Work & Western

Tractor Supply Company

Creative Imaginations

Universal Lettering

DeKalb/Monsanto

Waxed & Wood Roses

Downhome Collectibles

Wire Works Custom Jewelry

Branded apparel, tees, sweatshirts and caps State photos and American Degree photos in Lucas Oil Stadium Silver jewelry, engraving, tees and convention souvenirs Complete line of Western apparel, footwear, jewelry and gifts Scrapbook materials branded for FFA, John Deere and 4-H WingWear apparel

Farm collectibles and convention souvenirs

Lollipops and candy

FFA T-shirts, hoodies and sportswear All types of decals – you name it, she has it Apparel, footwear, toys, convention gifts and souvenirs FFA jacket relettering and FFA varsity letters Real roses dipped in wax and wooden roses Custom wire and gemstone jewelry

Eiteljorg Museum

Native American and Western gift items

Farm Boy & Farm Girl Brands

Authentic clothing, accessories and more

FFA Mega Store

FFA-branded apparel, gifts and chapter materials

FFA Sale Store

Big savings on FFA-branded apparel and merchandise

Horn and Leather Shop

Western leather accessories with lots of sparkle

Indiana State Museum

Indiana gift items and convention souvenirs

John Deere Store

John Deere-branded apparel, tees, sweatshirts and caps

K Bar J Leather Company

Premium leather goods, awards and jewelry

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FFA Shopping Mall

Indiana Convention Center Halls F and G Hours of Operation Wednesday, October 21: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Thursday, October 22: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Friday, October 23: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

FFA Kiosk

Lucas Oil Stadium Room 121 Hours of Operation Saturday, October 24: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Shipping Home Made Easy

Thanks to UPS, your chapter can send a large package home free! Stop by the UPS booth outside Rooms 109-110 at the Indiana Convention Center to learn more.

To send additional packages for a fee, visit the UPS booth across from Exhibit Hall E.

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COLLEGE Y

ou’ve heard it time and time again: A college degree is becoming increasingly important. This is especially true when it comes to agriculture. Not only is the field competitive, but many of the careers require technical or scientific knowledge.

Don’t know where you want to go for your desired degree?

Relax. Turn the page to learn a little more about several of the colleges, universities and trade schools at the career show.

While you won’t learn everything about the school, you’ll get a glimpse into their world – a world that you may soon be a part of.

College Listings Note: Each listing has information provided by a representative of that college or university and is subject to change. Visit the school’s website for the most current information, or stop by their booth, identified in parentheses.

University of Arkansas (Booth 575)

Black Hawk College (Booth 173)

Fayetteville, Ark.

Galva, Ill.

Learn more at www.uark.edu.

Black Hawk College has the best agriculture, equine and horticulture programs in the Midwest. Be a part of our national award-winning judging teams.

Arkansas State University (Booth 568) Jonesboro, Ark. Learn more at www.astate.edu.

Auburn University (Booths 363 & 776) Auburn, Ala. Our College of Agriculture students go places and make a difference – curing diseases, leading industries, feeding the world, protecting the environment, traveling the globe and making America secure.

Total enrollment: 24,530, College of Ag: 1,212 In-state tuition: $6,452, Out-of-state tuition: $18,212 Cost of room/board: $8,260, Sample majors: Ag Business, Ag Communications, Ag Education, Agronomy, Animal Sciences, Fisheries, Horticulture, Poultry Learn more at www.ag.auburn.edu/goplaces.

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Total Enrollment: 700, Tuition: $84.50/credit hour Sample majors: Animal Science, Equestrian Science, Ag Education, Horticulture, Ag Mechanics, Ag Business, Pre-Vet Learn more at www.bhc.edu.

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo (Booth 563) San Luis Obispo, Calif.

Learn more at www.calpoly.edu.

Clemson University (Booth 534) Clemson, S.C. An exciting land-grant and research university that boasts a 1,400-acre campus surrounded by 18,000 acres of university farms and forestland devoted to teaching and research.

Total enrollment: 17,585, Undergraduates: 14,639 In-state tuition: $11,108, Out-of-state tuition: $24,130 Cost of room/board: $6,556, Sample majors: Traditional and nontraditional majors in agriculture, natural resources and science Learn more at www.clemson.edu.

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Colorado State University (Booth 530) Fort Collins, Colo.

Land-grant mission through teaching, research and service help stimulate cultural growth, economic development and intellectual achievements for generations to come.

Total enrollment: 25,011, Undergraduates: 20,829 In-state tuition: $4,424, Out-of-state tuition: $20,140 Cost of room/board: $7,828, Sample majors: Ag Education, Ag Economics, Animal Sciences, Horticulture/Landscape Architecture, Soil/Crop Sciences Learn more at www.colostate.edu.

University of Connecticut (Booth 347) Storrs, Conn.

Total Enrollment: 29,383, Undergraduates: 21,372 In-state tuition: $9,338, Out-of-state tuition: $24,050 Cost of room/board: $9,300, Sample majors: Agriculture and Natural Resources, Dietetics, Environmental Science, Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, Medical Technology, Pre-Professional Programs Learn more at www.uconn.edu.

Cornell University (Booth 165) Ithaca, N.Y. Cornell University is a learning community that seeks to serve society by educating the leaders of tomorrow and extending the frontiers of knowledge.

Total enrollment: 19,639, Undergraduates: 13,510 In-state tuition: $21,610, Out-of-state tuition: $37,750 Sample majors: Applied Economics and Management, Agricultural Science Education, Animal Science, Biology Learn more at www.cornell.edu.

Delaware State University (Booth 554) Dover, Del. An 1890 land-grant HBCU located in the center of the state.

The Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources offers BS and MS degrees in Agriculture and Natural Resources.

Total enrollment: 3,500, In-state tuition: $6,481 Out-of-state tuition: $13,742, Cost of room/board: $9,112 (19 meals/week), Sample majors: BS in Agriculture or BS in Natural Resources with numerous concentrations Learn more at www.desu.edu.

Delaware Valley College (Booth 555) Doylestown, Pa. Learn more at www.delval.edu.

Des Moines Area Community College (Booth 529) Campuses across Iowa Learn more at www.dmacc.edu.

Dordt College (Booth 553) Sioux Center, Iowa Learn more at www.dordt.edu.

Eastern Kentucky University (Booth 551) Richmond, Ky. What if your dream wasn’t really a dream, but a lifetime goal, destination and reality waiting to happen? Check out the view from EKU! Total enrollment: 17,000, Undergraduates: 13,000 In-state tuition: $6,312, Out-of-state tuition: $17,280 Cost of room/board: $5,832, Sample majors: Agribusiness, Ag Systems, Agronomy, Dairy Herd Management, Livestock Production, Soils Learn more at www.eku.edu.

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University of Florida (Booth 556) Gainesville, Fla. The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences offers 24 majors at the undergraduate level.

Total enrollment: 50,000+, College of Ag: 4,080 In-state tuition: $3,790, Out-of-state tuition: $21,400 Cost of room/board: $7,150, Sample majors: A range of agricultural majors, from Ag/Biological Engineering to Wildlife Ecology/Conservation Learn more at www.cals.ufl.edu.

Fort Scott Community College (Booth 525) Fort Scott, Kan. Learn more at www.fortscott.edu.

University of Georgia (Booth 567) Athens, Tifton and Griffin, Ga. Food to fuel; turfgrass to cloning. UGA offers majors to study plants, animals, business, communications, engineering, food and the environment at a Division 1-A university.

Total enrollment: 34,180, Undergraduates: 25,303 In-state tuition: $7,530, Out-of-state tuition: $25,740 Cost of room/board: $8,046, Sample majors: Business, Communications, Horticulture, Food, Poultry, Animal, Entomology, Biotechnology, Engineering, Environmental Learn more at www.caes.uga.edu.

Hocking College (Booth 738) Nelsonville, Ohio Hocking College’s School of Natural Resources is the No. 1 school in the U.S. that awards degrees in Conservation and Natural Resources, according to Community College Weekly.

The main reason for our success is that we offer “hands-on” classes in every technology.

Total enrollment: 1,100, Sample majors: 16 natural resources programs Learn more at www.hocking.edu.

University of Illinois (Booths 365 & 375) Urbana-Champaign, Ill. Learn more at www.illinois.edu.

Illinois State University (Booth 535) Normal, Ill. Learn more at www.ilstu.edu.

Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis (Booth 746) Indianapolis, Ind. IUPUI is a leading urban research university where students earn degrees from either Indiana or Purdue University.

Total enrollment: 30,000+, Undergraduates: 21,202 In-state tuition: $8,576 (based on 30 hours) Out-of-state tuition: $21,962 (based on 30 hours) Cost of room/board: $2,840-$4,040, based on Ball Residence Hall.

Sample majors: Pre-agricultural, Biology, Liberal Arts Learn more at enroll.iupui.edu.

Iowa State University (Booth 750) Ames, Iowa Learn more at www.iastate.edu.

Ivy Tech Community College (Booth 736) Campuses across Indiana Learn more at www.ivytech.edu.

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Johnson & Wales University (Booth 369)

Lamar Community College (Booth 331)

Providence, R.I.

Lamar, Colo.

Learn more at www.jwu.edu.

Located in Southeast Colorado, LCC is a comprehensive residential college. Known for its signature equine offerings, it now has facilities that rival its premium offerings.

Joliet Junior College (Booth 570) Joliet, Ill. Learn more at www.jjc.edu.

Kansas State University (Booth 131) Manhattan, Kan. Get ready to experience agriculture as you never have before!

K-State Ag has been helping students reach their destinations since 1863. Your future begins here!

Total enrollment: 23,500, College of Ag: 1,900 In-state tuition: $5,733, Out-of-state tuition: $15,766 Cost of room/board: $6,600, Majors: Sixteen majors in all areas of agriculture, food and natural resources Learn more at www.ag.ksu.edu.

University of Kentucky (Booth 531) Lexington, Ky. Learn more at www.uky.edu.

Lake Land College (Booth 528) Mattoon, Ill. As the fastest growing community college in Illinois, Lake Land College offers over 100 certificates and degrees in transfer and vocational curricula.

Total enrollment: 1,100, Undergraduates: 1,100 In-state tuition: $3,040, Out-of-state tuition: $5,843 Cost of room/board: $5,190, Sample majors: Ag Business, Animal Science, Horse Training, Equine Business, Liberal Arts Learn more at www.lamarcc.edu.

Lincoln College of Technology (Booth 169) Learn more at www.lincolnedu.com.

University of Maine (Booth 564) Orono, Maine If you’re interested in the natural sciences, forestry or agriculture, UMaine is the place to be. We offer it all – programs, people, location and experiences.

Total enrollment: 11,818, College of Ag: 2,414 In-state tuition and fees: $9,626, Out-of-state tuition: $23,876 Cost of room/board: $8,348, Sample majors: Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Biology, Environmental Horticulture, Forestry, Marine Science, Sustainable Agriculture Learn more at www.nsfa.umaine.edu.

Total enrollment: 9,052, In-district tuition: $2,400 per year Sample majors: Business, Agriculture, Dental Hygiene, Nursing, Cosmetology, Information Technology, Radio-TV Broadcasting Learn more at www.lakelandcollege.edu.

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Meredith Manor Equestrian Career College (Booth 526) Waverly, W.Va. Meredith Manor is a nationally accredited equestrian career college dedicated entirely to preparing students to become successful trainers, riding instructors, equine massage therapists, farriers and more.

Total enrollment: 100, In-state tuition: $22,836 Out-of-state tuition: $22,836, Cost of room/board: $3,168 Sample majors: Dressage, Jumping, Western, Farrier Learn more at www.meredithmanor.edu.

Michigan State University (Booth 524) East Lansing, Mich.

Learn more at www.msu.edu.

Midway College (Booth 742) Midway, Ky. Learn more at www.midway.edu.

University of Minnesota – Crookston (Booth 766) Crookston, Minn.

Total enrollment: 1,200, Undergraduates: 1,200 In-state tuition: $9,406, Out-of-state tuition: $9,406 Cost of room/board: $5,977, Sample majors: 12 Agriculturerelated and 14 Natural Resource-related majors Learn more at www.umcrookston.edu.

University of Minnesota – Twin Cities (Booth 762)

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Small campus, big degree. Visit our booth to see campus, test judging skills, win prizes, ask about Minnesota’s only collegiate FFA chapter and the original laptop university.

Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn.

Learn more at www.umn.edu.

Mississippi State University (Booth 543) Starkville, Miss.

Learn more at www.msstate.edu.

Missouri State University (Booth 562) Springfield, Mo. Learn more at www.missouristate.edu.

University of Missouri (Booth 143) Columbia, Mo. Learn more at www.missouri.edu.

University of Missouri – College of Veterinary Medicine (Booth 139) Columbia, Mo. The only veterinary college in the state of Missouri. We offer a strong curriculum consisting of two years of classroom coursework complemented by two years of clinical rotations.

Total enrollment: 110, In-state tuition: $17,780 Out-of-state tuition: $17,780, not including out-of-state fees Sample majors: Animal Science, Biology, Biochemistry, Engineering, Liberal & Fine Arts Learn more at www.cvm.missouri.edu.

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Montana State University (Booth 373) Bozeman, Mont.

Located in the Rocky Mountains, MSU is the top pick in the Northwest as “the coolest college town,” combining the best intellectual and outdoor potential.

Total enrollment: 12,369, Undergraduates: 10,519 In-state tuition and fees: $5,798, Out-of-state tuition and fees: $16,997, Cost of room/board: $7,070 Sample majors: Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Education, Animal/Range Sciences, Plant Science, Environmental Science Learn more at www.montana.edu.

Morehead State University (Booth 559) Morehead, Ky. Learn more at www.moreheadstate.edu.

Morrisville State College (Booth 362) Morrisville, N.Y. Morrisville State College is a dynamic campus that offers a unique mix of hands-on degree programs.

Total enrollment: 3,300, In-state tuition: $4,970 Out-of-state tuition: $12,870 (bachelor’s degree program) Cost of room/board: $8,000, Sample majors: Ag Business, Dairy, Diesel, Equine, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Renewable Energy Learn more at www.morrisville.edu.

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Lois G. Britt Agribusiness Center at Mount Olive College (Booth 339)

University of Northwestern Ohio (Booth 181)

Mount Olive, N.C.

Founded in 1920, the University of Northwestern Ohio is a private, not-for-profit institution.

Care about the state of agriculture and educating the world about it? At the Lois G. Britt Agribusiness Center at Mount Olive College, we care. Join us as we teach the world about agriculture.

Total enrollment: 4,200, Undergraduates: 4,200 Sample majors: Agribusiness, Agriscience Education Learn more at www.mocagbiz.com.

Murray State University (Booth 337) Murray, Ky. Murray State University offers a comprehensive, hands-on education in agriculture. With small class sizes and a personalized approach, MSU is the place for you!

Total enrollment: 10,000, College of Ag: 667 In-state tuition: $5,976, Out-of-state tuition: $16,236 Cost of room/board: $6,244, Sample majors: Veterinary Technology, Animal Sciences, Agribusiness, Agronomy, Horticulture, Education, Agricultural Systems Learn more at www.murraystate.edu/agr.

NC A&T State University (Booth 335) Greensboro, N.C. We provide programs through curricula leading to the Bachelor and Master of Science Degree in several areas of the food, agricultural, environmental and life sciences.

Total enrollment: 10,388, Undergraduates: 8,829 In-state tuition: $1,994, Out-of-state tuition: $11,436 Cost of room/board: $5,529, Sample majors: Agricultural Education, Ag Business, Animal Science, Food/Family Science, Environmental Science Learn more at www.ncat.edu.

University of Nebraska – Lincoln (Booth 730) Lincoln, Neb. We prepare students for careers in everything from animals to plants, soil to climate, golf to business, mechanization to leadership, food to forensic science.

Total enrollment: 22,973, Undergraduates: 18,053 In-state tuition: $6,668.50, Out-of-state tuition: $17,289 Cost of room/board: $7,020, Sample majors: Animal Science, Agricultural Education, Food Science, Professional Golf Management, Biochemistry Learn more at www.casnr.unl.edu.

North Carolina State University (Booth 357) Raleigh, N.C. Learn more at www.ncsu.edu.

Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College (Booth 569) Miami, Okla.; Grove, Okla.

Learn more at www.neo.edu.

Northwest Missouri State University (Booth 325) Maryville, Mo. Founded in 1905, Northwest Missouri State University is a state-assisted, four-year regional university with a recognized tradition of quality education.

Total enrollment: 7,001, Undergraduates: 6,103 In-state tuition: $235.39/credit hour, Out-of-state tuition: $391.78/credit hour, Cost of room/board: $7,408 (standard plan), Sample majors: Ag Business, Ag Economics, Ag Education, Agronomy, Animal Science, Animal Science Pre-Vet, Ag Science, Horticulture Learn more at www.nwmissouri.edu.

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Lima, Ohio

Total enrollment: 4,000, Undergraduates: 4,000 In-state tuition: $8,400, Out-of-state tuition: $8,400 Cost of room/board: $2,700, Sample majors: Automotive, High Performance, Diesel, Agriculture, Ag Business, HVAC/R, Alternate Fuels Learn more at www.unoh.edu.

Nova Scotia Agricultural College (Booth 744) Nova Scotia, Canada Hello from NSAC – the premier agricultural university in Nova Scotia, Canada, and the best research facility for agriculture on the East Coast. Our students learn by doing.

Total enrollment: 1,000, Undergraduates: 850 In-state tuition: $11,000 CAD, Out-of-state tuition: $11,000 CAD Cost of room/board: $7,000, Sample majors: Animal Science, Economics, Plant Science, Environmental Science, Engineering, Pre-Vet Medicine, Veterinary Technology Learn more at www.nsac.ca.

Ohio State ATI – Agricultural Technical Institute (Booth 326) Wooster, Ohio ATI is an associate degree, granting unit of Ohio State’s College of Food, Agricultural & Environmental Sciences. Hands-on applied learning is our No. 1 teaching tool.

Total enrollment: 800, Undergraduates: 800 In-state tuition: $5,859, Out-of-state tuition: $19,098 Cost of room/board: $5,340, Sample majors: We offer 28 programs in Horticulture, Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Learn more at www.atiadmissions.org.

The Ohio State University (Booths 125, 129 & 324) Columbus, Ohio Interested in exploring careers in veterinary medicine, agricultural education, food science, engineering or environmental sustainability? Our College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences offers great scholarships, study abroad opportunities and more.

Total College of Ag: 2,344, Undergraduates: 1,936 In-state tuition: $8,679, Out-of-state tuition: $21,918 Cost of room/board: $8,073, Majors: We offer 18 majors we’ve got what you’re looking for!

Learn more at www.cfaes.osu.edu/visit.

Oklahoma State University (Booth 327) Stillwater, Okla.

OSU dedicates itself to helping students achieve greatness by offering more than 200 undergraduate and 111 masters degrees.

Total enrollment: 23,500, Undergraduates: 18,000, In-state tuition: $6,000, Out-of-state tuition: $14,000, Sample majors: Agriculture, Animal Science, Ag Communications, Business, Education, Pre-Vet/Health, Natural Resource Ecology Learn more at www.okstate.edu.

Oregon State University (Booth 333) Corvallis, Ore. Learn more at www.oregonstate.edu.

Parkland College (Booth 371) Champaign, Ill. Learn more at www.parkland.edu.

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SUNY – Cobleskill (Booth 163)

University Park, Pa.

Cobleskill, N.Y.

Our College of Agriculture has a small-college atmosphere and is a major research university. We offer a faculty-student ratio 1 to 11, faculty advising, state-of-the-art facilities, internships and career placement, and $1.8 million in scholarships.

The only public polytechnic residential college in New York’s Tech Valley. Small class sizes, individual attention and unique opportunities beyond the traditional classroom.

College of Ag enrollment: 2,500, In-state tuition: $13,014 Out-of-state tuition: $ 24, 248, Cost of room/board: $7,850 Sample majors: Animal, Biomedical, Food, Environmental and Plant Sciences; Education; Engineering; and Forest Resources Learn more at www.agsci.psu.edu.

Purdue University (Booth 143)

Total enrollment: 2,500, In-state tuition: $4,950 Out-of-state tuition: $10,610, Sample majors: Bio-Tech, Ag Business, Animal Science, Financial Services, Tourism, Wildlife, Fisheries, Ag Equipment, Turfgrass Management Learn more at www.cobleskill.edu.

Tennessee Technological University (Booth 341) Cookeville, Tenn.

West Lafayette, Ind.

Learn more at www.tntech.edu.

Purdue Agriculture graduates are solving the world’s most pressing issues and are in great demand as nearly every career field has a connection to agriculture.

Texas A&M University (Booths 343 & 367)

Undergraduate enrollment: 31,761, College of Ag: 2,500 In-state tuition: $7,750, Out-of-state tuition: $23,224 Cost of room/board: $7,572, Sample majors: 44 majors to choose from in 10 academic departments Learn more at www.purdue.edu/GoinAG.

Redlands Community College (Booth 778) El Reno, Okla.

Learn more at www.redlandscc.edu.

Ridgewater College (Booth 573)

College Station, Texas With 31 majors from Ag Engineering to Bio-environmental Sciences to Wildlife and Fisheries, the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences has the perfect program for you.

Total College of Ag enrollment: 6,700, Undergraduates: 5,500 In-state tuition: $8,336, Out-of-state tuition: $22,886 Cost of room/board: $8,039, Sample majors: Agribusiness, Ag Communications, Agronomy, Animal Science, Biochemistry, Entomology, Genetics, Forestry Learn more at aglifesciences.tamu.edu.

Hutchinson, Minn.; Willmar, Minn.

Texas Christian University Ranch Management Program (Booth 566)

Learn more at www.ridgewater.edu.

Fort Worth, Texas

Sandhills Community College (Booth 355) Pinehurst, N.C. Sandhills Community College is comprised of 18 buildings, including a new facility for the landscape gardening program.

The landscape gardening program is accredited by the Professional Landcare Network.

Major: Associate of Science degree in Landscape Gardening Learn more at www.sandhills.edu.

Southern Illinois University (Booth 578)

TCU Ranch Management prepares individuals to manage a broad range of resources anywhere in the world on an ecologically and economically sound basis. The emphasis of the Ranch Management Program is on practical and economic results with curriculum developed from ranching professionals who understand the necessity of combining academic training with practical experience.

Learn more at www.ranch.tcu.edu.

Texas Tech University (Booth 574) Lubbock, Texas

Carbondale, Ill.

Learn more at www.ttu.edu.

Learn more at www.siuc.edu.

University of Tennessee – Knoxville (Booth 728)

South Dakota State University (Booth 576)

Knoxville, Tenn.

Brookings, S.D.

Learn more at www.utk.edu.

Learn more at www.sdstate.edu.

Virginia Tech (Booth 135)

Southeast Community College (Booth 547)

Blacksburg, Va.

Beatrice, Lincoln and Milford, Neb.

Learn more at www.vt.edu.

Southeast Community College offers 54 programs of study, many of which are online. Its 93 percent placement rate and low tuition and fees make SCC a great choice.

Washington State University (Booth 359)

Total enrollment: 6,398, Undergraduates: 6,398 In-state tuition: $48.00/credit hour, Out-of-state tuition: $58.50/credit hour Cost of room/board: $960/term Sample majors: Majors in 54 programs of study, from agriculture to welding Learn more at www.southeast.edu.

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The Pennsylvania State University (Booth 756)

Pullman, Wash.

Hands-on learning, world-class education and exciting career paths await at the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences at Washington State University!

Sample majors: Animals, plants, agriculture, food, business, conservation – majors for every interest Learn more at academic.cahnrs.wsu.edu.

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West Virginia University (Booth 151)

William Woods University (Booth 734)

Morgantown, W.Va.

Fulton, Mo.

Attend a university in the “No. 1 Small City in America.” WVU provides large university opportunities with a small college feel!

Total enrollment: 29,000, Undergraduates: 22,000 In-state tuition: $5,304, Out-of-state tuition: $16,402 Cost of room/board: $7,528, Sample majors: Ag Business, Ag Education, Forestry, Animal Science, Wildlife/Fisheries, Parks and Tourism Learn more at www.wvu.edu.

Western Kentucky University (Booth 577) Bowling Green, Ky. Learn more at www.wku.edu.

Western Illinois University (Booth 545)

WWU is a small, private, liberal arts-based university. The Woods Way is committed to cultivating highly respected, innovative and unique programs.

Total enrollment: 3,300, Undergraduates: 1,000 Yearly tuition: $24,260, Majors: Equestrian, American Sign Language, Athletic-Training and 37 other majors Learn more at www.thewoods.edu.

University of Wisconsin – Madison (Booth 544) Madison, Wis. Learn more at www.wisc.edu.

University of Wisconsin – River Falls (Booth 541) River Falls, Wis.

Macomb, Ill.

Learn more at www.uwrf.edu.

In 2006, Western was ranked among the best value undergraduate institutions by The Princeton Review’s “America’s Best Value Colleges.”

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Total enrollment: 13,400, Undergraduates: 11,147 In-state tuition: $8,272, Out-of-state tuition: $11,500 Cost of room/board: $7,210, Sample majors: B.S. in Agriculture with options in Ag Business, Ag Education and Ag Science Learn more at www.wiu.edu/ag.

International Training Institute (ITI) (Booth 920) Learn more at www.sheetmetal-iti.org.

Missouri Welding Institute (Booth 727) Nevada, Mo. In as little as 18 weeks, you can be a certified pipe and structural welder with pipefitting experience as well. We offer 93 percent job placement.

Total enrollment: 431 In-state tuition: $10,900 Out-of-state tuition: $10,900 Cost of room/board: $2,200 Majors: Structural and pipe welding with pipefitting – Up to five nationally recognized certifications Learn more at www.mwi.ws.

Nashville Auto-Diesel College (Booth 1313) Nashville, Tenn.

Learn more at www.nashvilleautodiesel.net.

The Ocean Corporation (Booth 1325) Houston, Texas The Ocean Corporation has been providing career training since 1969. We offer training in commercial diving and industrial inspection.

Programs Offered: Ultimate Diver Training (UDT), Nondestructive testing (NDT) and Diver Medical Technicians (DMT).

Learn more at www.oceancorp.com.

Ohio Technical College (Booth 726) Cleveland, Ohio Learn more at www.ohiotechnicalcollege.com.

Tulsa Welding School (Booth 1319) Tulsa, Okla. and Jacksonville, Fla. TWS trains its graduates for the skills, knowledge and workplace attitudes essential to enter the profession of welding or welding quality assurance/quality control inspection.

Total enrollment: 1,874 Tuition: $15,425 (includes all gear, books, and lab fees) Training Programs: Structural Welder, Master Welder, Associates of Occupational Studies in Welding Technology Learn more at www.weldingschool.com.

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CITY GUIDE I

ndianapolis may be the perfect place for the annual national FFA convention: This city is all about blue! Everyone’s wearing it, from the Colts to the Pacers – and FFA members, of course!

Indianapolis is also a great place because of the variety of restaurants, shopping centers and activities to enjoy. But don’t be overwhelmed – we’ve done the hard work for you. Flip the page and you’ll find plenty of information on the best eateries, shops and shenanigans in the city.

EAT Buca di Beppo

Specialties like spaghetti and meatballs, chicken cacciatore and rigatoni positano are prepared in giant servings meant to be shared; individual servings are also offered. 35 N. Illinois St., (317) 632-2822

Buffalo Wild Wings Grill

This New York-style wing joint features 14 signature sauces, and the fun, relaxed atmosphere entices the downtown crowd to hang out with friends, play trivia and watch games on big-screen TVs. 7 E. Washingt on St., (317) 951-9464

Circle City Bar & Grille

An upscale American grill in a large, casual dining room. The menu incorporates many Indiana farm products into its crowd-pleasing selection of dishes.

Indianapolis Marriott Downtown, 350 W. Maryland St., (317) 405-6111

Creation Cafe

This hip, eclectic cafe in a renovated church enjoys a premium waterfront location at the north end of the Central Canal. 337 W. 11th St., (317) 955-2389

Dick’s Bodacious Bar-B-Q

Named the best barbeque in Indianapolis by Dine magazine. 50 N. Pennsylvania St., (317) 916-9600

Champions Sports Bar and Restaurant

Hard Rock Cafe

Champps Restaurant

Harry & Izzy’s

Casual dining with a full made-from-scratch menu. Eleven big-screen TVs give you a choice of several big games.

49 W. Maryland St., Circle Centre, (317) 951-0033

The sister restaurant to the famous St. Elmo Steak House, Harry & Izzy’s is an independent, upscale American Grill in the heart of downtown. 153 S. Illinois St., (317) 635-9594

Chocolate Cafe/South Bend Chocolate Company

Jillian’s

Casual, comfortable decor with authentic memorabilia and easy-to-eat, easy-to-share food. Indianapolis Marriott Downtown, 350 W. Maryland St., (317) 405-6111

Indiana’s own dessert bistro serves up specialty coffee, roasted in-house, ice cream and all things chocolate.

The adjoining lunch spot quickly turns out made-toorder paninis. 30 Monument Circle, (317) 951-4816

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Located in the historic Morrison Opera House building, Indy’s Hard Rock serves American food in a rock’n’roll atmosphere. 49 S. Meridian St., (317) 636-2550

Three floors of entertainment include the Video Cafe (with more than 30 big-screen TVs and a menu of American favorites), the 9-Ball Billiards Room, Amazing Games Room and Hi Life Lanes multimedia bowling.

141 S. Meridian St., (317) 822-9300

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Johnny Rockets

It’s a blast from the past at this diner, known for juicy hamburgers, hand-dipped shakes and malts, dancing servers and tabletop jukeboxes that kick out 1950s tunes for the throwback price of a nickel. 49 W. Maryland St., Circle Centre, (317) 238-0444

Le Peep Restaurant

Voted the best breakfast and best omelette in Indianapolis since 1988. 301 N. Illinois St., (317) 237-3447

Noodles & Company

A fast and casual global noodle shop serving pasta, soups and salads from around the world. 121 W. Maryland St., (317) 638-1300

O’Reilly’s Irish Bar and Restaurant

There’s plenty of room to kick back and watch sports on nine 42” plasma-screen televisions and a giant sevenfoot screen while filling up on American/Irish dishes.

36 S. Pennsylvania St., Ste. 100, (317) 974-0674

Old Spaghetti Factory

This family favorite offers crowd-pleasers like lasagna and spaghetti with a choice of five sauces. 210 S. Meridian St., (317) 635-6325

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P.F. Chang’s China Bistro

Can’t-miss traditional Chinese cuisine in an upbeat bistro. 49 W. Maryland St., Ste. 226, Circle Centre, (317) 974-5747

Ram Restaurant & Big Horn Brewery

Upscale casual restaurant and award-winning brewery featuring burgers, steaks, salads and sandwiches.

140 S. Illinois St., (317) 955-9900

Lucas Oil Stadium Food Court & Talent Stage Wednesday, Oct. 21: 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 22: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 23: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Talent Stage: On Thursday and Friday, FFA Talent will perform from 10 a.m. until Noon. Recording artist Sergeant Buckley takes the stage from noon to 12:30 p.m., and other upand-coming performing artists will perform from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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GAME ON! Engage in friendly competition with your chapter members at these attractions.

Dark Armies Indoor paintball. East – 2525 N. Shadeland Ave., (317) 353-1987 Dave & Buster’s Restaurant, arcade, Eat & Play specials.

Northeast – 8350 Castleton Corner Dr., (317) 572-2706 GameWorks Studio Video games. Downtown – Circle Centre, 4th Floor, (317) 226-9267 Greatimes Fun Park Minigolf, go karts, bumper boats, batting cages, arcade games. Southeast – 5341 Elmwood Ave., (317) 780-0300 Fastimes Indoor Karting Indoor go karts up to 40 miles per hour.

North – 3455 Harper Rd., (317) 566-0066 Laser Flash Laser tag, arcade games, pizza.

North – 617 Third Ave. SW, Carmel, (317) 571-1677

Indy’s granddaddy of delis has been listed in USA Today as one of the country’s 10 great places for authentic Jewish deli cuisine. 808 S. Meridian St., (317) 631-4041

Scotty’s Brewhouse

Be greeted with old gas-burning lanterns, solid brick interior, friendly faces and delicious, casual food.

1 Virginia Ave., (317) 571-0808

St. Elmo Steak House

A classic Indianapolis restaurant located in the heart of downtown since 1902. 127 S. Illinois St., (317) 635-0636

ZING Restaurant

This new, eclectic restaurant offers small plates meant for sharing and brought to your table steadily throughout the meal. 543 Indiana Ave., (317) 636-7775

PLAY Children’s Museum of Indianapolis

With 11 permanent galleries, a children’s theater, planetarium and interactive library, The Children’s Museum is a timeless destination for all ages.

3000 N. Meridian St., (317) 334-3322

Conner Prairie

Journey to the mid-1800s and experience how life has changed. New in 2009 is the 1859 Balloon Voyage and tethered helium balloon rides.

13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers, (317) 776-6006

Perry Ice Rink Public ice-skating. South – 451 E. Stop 11 Rd., (317) 865-1833

IMAX Theater

Post Road Recreation Center Go karts, bumper cars, “haunted” laser tag, minigolf, arcade, pizza.

West – 4700 N. Post Rd., (317) 897-7908

Indiana State Museum

The Roller Cave Roller skating, batting cages, minigolf.

East – 8734 E. 21st St., (317) 898-1817 Xscape Indoor theme park with go karts, laser tag and more. Northwest – 3919 Lafayette Rd., (317) 295-1782 White River Paintball Adventures Largest paintball facility in Indiana.

Northeast – 5211 S. New Columbus Rd., Anderson, (317) 489-3732

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Shapiro’s Delicatessen

The state’s first IMAX Theater delivers 2D and 3D films. 650 W. Washington St., (317) 233-4629

The Indiana State Museum in White River State Park invites exploration and discovery of art, science and culture. 650 W. Washington St., (317) 232-1637

Indiana Transportation Museum

This museum features restored examples of steam, diesel and electric rail transportation from the first half of the 19th century. 325 Cicero Rd., Noblesville, (317) 773-6000

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum

Built in 1909, the famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway is continuing its Centennial Era celebration. 4790 W. 16th St., (317) 492-6747

Indianapolis Museum of Art

Situated on 152 acres, the newly expanded IMA features significant collections of African, American, Asian, European and contemporary art, including paintings, sculpture, prints, drawings, photographs, textiles and costumes. 4000 N. Michigan Rd., (317) 923-1331

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The zoo’s highlights include the oceans exhibit, dolphin experience, open exhibit areas with 350 animal species, and seasonal pony, train and roller coaster rides. 1200 W. Washington St., (317) 630-2001

NCAA Hall of Champions

Explore galleries filled with new interactive exhibits that capture the passion of NCAA student-athletes.

700 W. Washington St., (317) 916-HALL

White River State Park

Stroll, jog or bike along the White River, behind the Indianapolis Zoo and next to the Central Canal.

801 W. Washington St., (317) 233-2434

Bare Necessities Target

City Guide

Indianapolis Zoo

3700 S East St., (317) 787-9357 4850 E Southport Rd. #A, (317) 787-4169 6925 W 38th St., (317) 329-1024 10202 E Washington St. #700, (317) 899-3198 1300 E 86th St. #35, (317) 810-0044

SHOP

8448 Center Run Dr., (317) 845-9823

K-Mart

Circle Centre

The cornerstone of downtown Indianapolis is Circle Centre Mall, featuring anchor stores Nordstrom and Carson Pirie Scott, a movie complex and more than 100 specialty shops and restaurants. Covered skywalks from the convention center and many hotels make shopping even more convenient.

49 W. Maryland St., (317) 681-5615

2715 Madison Ave., (317) 791-8026 7201 Pendleton Pike, (317) 546-0031

Clay Terrace

Home to more than 60 fashion and food retailers in an open-air Main Street setting. 14390 Clay Terrace Blvd., Ste. 165, Carmel, (317) 566-0011

Edinburgh Premium Outlets

Central Indiana’s largest outlet center has an enviable collection of 85 designer and name-brand outlet stores.

11622 N.E. Executive Dr., Edinburgh, (812) 526-9765

Greenwood Park Mall

With more than 135 specialty shops and restaurants, this mall is the hub of southside shopping. 1251 U.S. Hwy. 31 N., Greenwood, (317) 881-6758

Zionsville Shopping

Located 15 miles northwest of downtown, Zionsville features a close-knit collection of 40 shops, top art galleries, restaurants, museums, golf, parks, trails and year-round special events. (317) 873-3836

6 The number of official Cultural Districts Indianapolis offers. They include Broad Ripple Village, Massachusetts Avenue, Fountain Square, the Wholesale District, Canal and White River State Park, and Indiana Avenue.

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