1. Recruiting Through the FFA
Iowa State University Agronomy Club
The primary objectives of informing FFA students about agronomy at ISU are:
To show that agronomy is a diverse field, with many varied opportunities worldwide
To encourage students to major in agronomy
To encourage students to join the ISU Agronomy Club
The interactive DVD allows students to:
Listen to what professors have to say about their experiences at ISU
Listen to college students discuss their experiences within the Agronomy Department and at college
View material from some of the introductory courses
View information about worldwide opportunities within the agricultural field
Observe students working with instructors in a laboratory situation
Methods of conveying information about the ISU Agronomy Department and Agronomy Club include:
Discussion between college and FFA students
Pamphlets and brochures
PowerPoint presentation
Interactive DVD
The Agronomy Department, Agronomy Club, and agronomy students all work together to promote the profession of agronomy and inform FFA students of opportunities within the field.
Nathan Anderson, Matt Kurt, John Gill, Wade Kent