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NC Agriculture Awareness Week

NC Agriculture Awareness Week

Originally posted by Madeline N. Dabolt

Throughout Agriculture Awareness Week, the Brotherhood offered many events to involve students and faculty in the celebration of agriculture. We decided this year to set up on Sunday to make sure everything was good to go on Monday. The animals were settled in and the tables were set up so that the clubs throughout the College of Ag and Life Sciences could set up when they arrived on Monday morning. That afternoon we held Ag Olympics. A few faculty members volunteered to compete in the competitions we had including a piece of pie eating contest...
Saturday, April 14, 2012/Author: Alpha Zeta/Number of views (3485)/Comments (0)/

NC Service with 4H students

Originally posted by Madeline N. Dabolt

On Sunday March 11th, 7 brothers went and helped at the Wake County 4H Workshop. The brothers got to speak with Middle School students about agriculture. A lot of the students were in the Horse club, but there were other students who were in the different clubs that are offered in Wake County. They played an Ag Trivia game where they had to answer various questions about agriculture. The students also got to ask the brothers questions about college and what it was all about so they would know the process to applying and what kind of majors they would be able to choose. Brother Kirby talked to them about the Pre-Vet program at NCSU.
Saturday, April 14, 2012/Author: Alpha Zeta/Number of views (3354)/Comments (0)/
Cal Epsilon Participates in Fresno County Farm and Nutrition Day 3/23/12

Cal Epsilon Participates in Fresno County Farm and Nutrition Day 3/23/12

Originally posted by Ben Peterson

The Cal Epsilon Chapter decided to expand its Ag in the Classroom efforts to Farm and Nutrition Day this year. The event was open to third grade students from neighboring schools; over 1000 students came. Approximately 50 short classes put together by local businesses and organizations were set up for the students to experience. These sessions included nutritional demos, live animals, plant based activities, and much more. The goal was to introduce children to the values of good health and nutrition habits, as well as educate them about agriculture in the San Joaquin Valley and California...
Thursday, March 29, 2012/Author: Alpha Zeta/Number of views (3117)/Comments (0)/
UF Woodser Social 2/24/12

UF Woodser Social 2/24/12

Originally posted by Claire D. Page

With all the smores fixings bought, the Florida Chapter was off to another successful woodser. Every semester we take a road trip to a local campsite in the middle of what seems to be nowhere for our Woodser. We reserved a campground at Kate's Fish Camp where the ranger came out and helped set up our bonfire to make delicious smores! Members gathered around the fire to share stories about their semester and to meet the newest pledges...
Monday, March 5, 2012/Author: Alpha Zeta/Number of views (3431)/Comments (0)/
Cook Chapter Dinner with NJAES Associate Director

Cook Chapter Dinner with NJAES Associate Director

Originally posted by Lisa K. Izzo

On February 21st, the Cook Chapter hosted a dinner with Jack Rabin, the Associate Director and Director of Farm Programs for the NJ Agricultural Experiment Station. Professor Rabin, who teaches a course on sustainable agriculture for Rutgers Students, talked to the 15 chapter members that attended about the history of land grant colleges, the agricultural experiment stations, and the cooperative extension service. Members also had a discussion with Professor Rabin about sustainability in farming in New Jersey and throughout the world. The dinner was informative and enjoyable for all who attended.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012/Author: Alpha Zeta/Number of views (3282)/Comments (0)/
UF Annual Rose Sale Fundraiser 2/12/12-2/14/12

UF Annual Rose Sale Fundraiser 2/12/12-2/14/12

Originally posted by Claire D. Page

The Florida Chapter has an annual rose sale, which is one of our biggest fundraisers! Our fundraiser chair, Gernide Zamor, did an excellent job planning everything out to the T! An order form is e-mailed to the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences faculty listserv as well as the Florida chapter's AZ listserv and placed in the school newspaper a week before the big day. We order over 500 roses in red, white, and pink colors to fulfill our pre-sales and to sell individually on campus on Valentine's Day.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012/Author: Alpha Zeta/Number of views (3280)/Comments (0)/
UF Hosts Drew Ratterman 2/7/12

UF Hosts Drew Ratterman 2/7/12

Originally posted by Claire D. Page

The Florida Chapter hosted Drew Ratterman of Dow AgroSciences and the AZ Foundation while he was in for a career expo sponsored by the UF College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. After a long flight from Indianapolis, we took Mr. Ratterman to dinner at the Swamp Restaurant, a must-visit for anyone touring Gainesville. Members gathered for a discussion of Mr. Ratterman's involvement with Alpha Zeta as a former member of the Auburn Chapter as well as a tasty dinner...
Saturday, February 11, 2012/Author: Alpha Zeta/Number of views (3616)/Comments (0)/
Cornell Chapter sponsors Ag Promotion award for the NYS Ag Society

Cornell Chapter sponsors Ag Promotion award for the NYS Ag Society

Originally posted by Emily R. Tompkins

On January 5, 2012 the Cornell Chapter was given the opportunity to set up a booth at the annual meeting and forum of the New York Agricultural Society. The theme of this years forum was Farming Transitions, or the transfer of farms from generation to generation. This was the first year we had a booth at the meeting because this was the first time we sponsored an award presented by the NYS Ag Society, the Ag Promotion Award...
Monday, January 23, 2012/Author: Alpha Zeta/Number of views (3220)/Comments (0)/
AZ NSP 12/18/11-12/21/11

AZ NSP 12/18/11-12/21/11

Originally posted by Claire D. Page

The Florida Chapter of Alpha Zeta hosted the National Service Project for the second time. 10 brothers came from Florida and across the country to help in the Orlando area. The trip was an opportunity for members to work hard and make a difference in the lives of people we encountered or helped. The 10 members who came to Orlando worked extremely hard and made a huge difference in the lives of disadvantaged people in the Central Florida area!
Friday, December 23, 2011/Author: Alpha Zeta/Number of views (3669)/Comments (0)/
Cook Chapter Thanksgiving

Cook Chapter Thanksgiving

Originally by Vincenzo Averello IV

On Sunday November 20, 2011, 20 brothers came together for the Cook Chapter annual Thanksgiving potluck dinner. Each person brought a dish, many using local produce that directly supports local farmers. While there brothers reminisced about the past semester while watching football (it is Thanksgiving after all). It was a comfortable night with good friends and good food.
Sunday, December 11, 2011/Author: Alpha Zeta/Number of views (3440)/Comments (0)/
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