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Secretary Perdue Announces New OneUSDA Internship Program

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue has announced the “OneUSDA Internship” opportunity for Summer 2019. As part of the Federal Pathways Program, the OneUSDA Internship will provide students a way to explore serving their country through a career in government while gaining work experience in agriculture, natural resources, rural development, and other career fields. [Source: USDA, December 4, 2018]

Secretary Perdue Announces New OneUSDA Internship Program

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue has announced the “OneUSDA Internship” opportunity for Summer 2019. As part of the Federal Pathways Program, the OneUSDA Internship will provide students a way to explore serving their country through a career in government while gaining work experience in agriculture, natural resources, rural development, and other career fields. [Source: USDA, December 4, 2018]

IPIC Offers Swine Research Internship

Attention undergrads majoring in animal science or related fields and veterinary students with swine or large animal focus: Iowa Pork Industry Center at ISU is offering a paid swine research internship during summer 2019 and is seeking qualified, motivated students with a strong interest in pursuing a career in the swine industry. The full-time position will provide opportunities in research, experimental design, networking and more. Application deadline is Nov. 30 so download the one-page information sheet and start the process soon.

IPIC Offers Swine Research Internship

Attention undergrads majoring in animal science or related fields and veterinary students with swine or large animal focus: Iowa Pork Industry Center at ISU is offering a paid swine research internship during summer 2019 and is seeking qualified, motivated students with a strong interest in pursuing a career in the swine industry. The full-time position will provide opportunities in research, experimental design, networking and more. Application deadline is Nov. 30 so download the one-page information sheet and start the process soon.

New Free Resources for Zoonotic Disease Prevention among Youth in Animal Agriculture: Excellence in Exhibition—Preventing Disease in Animals and People

The Center for Food Security and Public Health at Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, in collaboration with the Iowa Department of Public Health and with support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists, developed resources to teach youth involved in animal agriculture about zoonotic diseases and biosecurity. An engaging, interactive course for middle-high school aged youth, and a new course for elementary aged youth are meant to encourage showmanship and animal involvement while keeping both animals and humans safe and healthy. Additional free resources, including hands-on activity guides, are available on the website.

IPIC Offers Swine Research Internship

Attention undergrads majoring in animal science or related fields and veterinary students with swine or large animal focus: Iowa Pork Industry Center at ISU is offering a paid swine research internship during summer 2019 and is seeking qualified, motivated students with a strong interest in pursuing a career in the swine industry. The full-time position will provide opportunities in research, experimental design, networking and more. Application deadline is Nov. 30 so download the one-page information sheet and start the process soon.