The Illinois Organic Program is accepting applications for summer 2023 undergraduate internships. Interns will learn about and participate in research in modern organic food production, soil health, and corn breeding techniques for regenerative systems. Internships may be extended for 1 to 2 years and continuing students will have the opportunity to conduct independent projects. For […]
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National Organic Standards Board Fall 2020 Meeting
The National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) meets twice per year listen to public comments, discusses agenda items, and vote on recommendations. This year the meeting will be virtual! OSB Fall Meeting 2020 agenda and dates: The draft agenda is here https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/Agenda2020OctNOSBAgenda.pdf Public Comment Webinar Day 1: Tuesday, October 20 from Noon – 5:00 pm Eastern […]
Summer 2021 NRCS Pathways Student Internships
Unites States Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service California Positions Position Series and Grade Location Student Trainee (Agricultural Engineer) GS-899-03 Elk Grove Student Trainee (Soil Conservationist) GS-499-03 Auburn Student Trainee (Soil Conservationist) GS-499-03 Bakersfield Student Trainee (Soil Conservationist) GS-499-03 Indio Student Trainee (Soil Conservationist) GS-499-03 Oxnard Student Trainee (Public Affairs) GS-499-03 Davis Student Trainee (Soil […]
Virtual Cover Crop Field Day
Virt Watch a virtual farm tour with southeast Iowa cover croppers Mike and Mark Jackson. ual Cover Crop Field Day Watch the recording of this virtual field day.
NRCS Pathways
The Pathways Student Intern positions were announced today on USAJobs.gov. Please share these announcements with any students who might be interested in working with NRCS. Please encourage students to apply early as application numbers are capped this year. Pathways Student Trainee Soil Conservationist Positions: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/548598100 Pathways Student Trainee Engineering Positions: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/548599900
WWF Lead Scientist position
World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organization, seeks a Global Food Lead Scientist, to work with the food sector to develop strategies that result in more sustainable production, landscape protection, reduction of food loss and waste, and sustainable consumer choices for healthy diets. The full announcement can be found here https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/1532736007/
Assistant Professor Environmental Sustainability at SIU Carbondale
SIU is looking for an Assistant Professor (tenure track) in Environmental Sustainability to start August 16, 2020. Applications should include a cover letter describing sustainability-oriented teaching and research experience and goals, a CV, a list of three references and, copies of reprints of recent publications. Materials should be sent to ess@siu.edu by October 15, 2019. […]
Conversation about Rural Food Insecurity
https://www.eifoodbank.org/ The Eastern IL Foodbank is hosting a conversation about rural food insecurity at Riggs Beer on July 24 from 3pm-5pm Come join a discussion about how agriculture plays a critical role in reducing food insecurity. For more info Contact Molly Delaney at mdelaney@eifoodbank.org. Please RSVP at eifoodbank.org/ag.html.
Savanna Institute has two openings!
The Savanna Institute seeks applications for a Program Manager and an Outreach Coordinator. Applications are due by March 14, 4.00 PM CT. A full or part time Program Manager will manage a subset of the diverse research and education programs of the Savanna Institute. The Outreach coordinator, part time to start with hopes to expand […]
March for Science April 22 in CU
When is the March for Science: Champaign-Urbana? The CU March will be on the same day as the national March for Science: Saturday, April 22nd. It will begin at 5 PM and will end around 7 PM. Where is the March for Science: Champaign-Urbana? The March will begin lining up at 5 PM, and the […]