CALS freshmen visit Iowa farms

CALS fresmen visit four Iowa farmsThree CALS freshman participated in the Agricultural Weekend Experience program on Oct. 12. Clair Cunningham, animal science, grew up in Connecticut; Nathan Scott, agricultural business, grew up near Los Angeles; and Beatrice Maule, agricultural business, is from Italy. The purpose of the AWE program is to introduce students who have no experience in agriculture to farmers and professionals in ag related industries. The students made four stops in central Iowa, and all farm operators emphasized the importance of water quality, energy efficiency and caring for livestock.

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CALS freshmen visit four Iowa farms CALS freshmen visit four Iowa farms CALS freshmen visit four Iowa farms