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Today Is 4-H National Youth Science Day
AgriMarketing (October 7, 2009) - Today, hundreds of thousands of young people across the nation will simultaneously create biofuel. As part of 4-H National Youth Science Day, middle-school-aged youth will participate in Biofuel Blast, the 2009National Science Experiment, which teaches how cellulose and sugars in plants - such as switchgrass, sorghum, corn and algae - can be converted into fuel. Following the experiment, the young participants will lead local discussions about alternative energy and join their voices with those involved in the national energy debate.

ASA And BASF Offer $5,000 College Scholarship
AgriMarketing (October 5, 2009) - The 2010-2011 Secure Optimal Yield Scholarship is a $5,000 one-time award presented to a high school senior who is going to pursue agriculture as a degree area of study at any accredited college or university of their choosing.

Students learn the dangers of farm equipment during Safety Day
The Star (September 18, 2009) - Crest High School students saw the dangers of electricity, the dangers of farm equipment and learned other safety tips during the school�s safety day.

AgCareers to Host Canadian HR Roundtable
AgriMarketing (September 4, 2009) - AgCareers.com presents its 2009 Canadian Senior Managers & HR Professionals in Agriculture & Food HR Roundtable Summit, held October 20, 2009 in Guelph, Ontario, and October 22, 2009, in Regina, Saskatchewan.