Natural Resource & Environmental Economics at UTK

05/27/2015

The Bell Helmets company is going to give $100,000 to a community to build mountain bike trails. Knoxville is one of three communities to make it into the finals. Vote for Knoxville by going to: http://www.bellhelmets.com/en_eu/bell-built/

Bike helmets and motorcycle helmets from Bell Helmets are built tough to provide a comfortable and safe riding environment with over 60 years of experience

05/26/2015

STUDENTS! Great scholarship opportunity through Tennessee Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers @ http://tnfarmbureau.org/content/scholarships-awards-applications-information

We are pleased to be able to announce three scholarships again this year which will be given at the 2015 YF&R Summer Conference. The John Willis Family and Tennessee Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers are announcing the 13th Annual John Willis Memorial Scholarship to a College Sophomore, Junior or…

04/14/2015

Congratulations to all our Outstanding Students who were recognized at this year's College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Awards Program! We are proud of you and your accomplishments!

In Food and Agricultural Business:
Outstanding Freshman: Jade Ellis
Outstanding Sophomore: Tori Campbell
Outstanding Junior: Forrest Duncan
Outstanding Senior: Billy Rochelle

In Natural Resource and Environmental Economics:
Outstanding Freshman: Sarah Berman
Outstanding Sophomore: Brandon McKenna-Wagner
Outstanding Junior: Kelsey Campbell
Outstanding Senior: Rachel Eatherly

03/11/2015

STUDENTS! Join us 2day @ info session abt Farm Credit Scholars Program @ 11:15 a.m. in 301 Morgan Hall. Learn more @ https://tiny.utk.edu/FarmCreditScholars

In our quest to find solutions, we bring together outstanding teaching, research and Extension personnel to explore, investigate and deliver the results on important issues in agriculture, food, natural resources, and rural development.

02/19/2015

Discussion Meet has been RESCHEDULED!!

STUDENTS: Win cash for talking!

That's right, win cash for talking about a subject you are passionate about - agriculture. The 2015 Collegiate Discussion Meet will be held Wednesday, February 25th.

Stop by 308 Morgan Hall to pick up your Discussion Meet Book today.

For more info email Emily @ [email protected]

02/10/2015

STUDENTS! Don’t forget the UT-wide Job and Internship Fair on Wednesday, 2/11, 2-6 PM, Thompson-Boling Arena. Over 200 participating corporate employers, government agencies, and non-profit organizations are seeking students and alumni for full-time entry-level positions and/or internships. To see the complete list, go to http://bit.ly/SJIF2015 and click View Employers Attending.

The following employers have indicated specific interest in CASNR majors: Cobb-Vantress, Northwestern Mutual Financial Network, Peace Corps, Pictsweet, Pilgrim’s Pride, Resolute Forest Products, and Smithfield Farmland.

This is a great venue for students to explore opportunities.!

02/10/2015

STUDENTS: Win cash for talking! That's right, win cash for talking about a subject you are passionate about - agriculture. The 2015 Collegiate Discussion Meet will be held Wednesday, February 18th.

Stop by 308 Morgan Hall to pick up your Discussion MEet Book today.

For more info email Emily @ [email protected]

11/06/2014

STUDENTS - Career Services Hosts Internships 101

What, when, why, and how? The Internship 101 workshop will answer these questions. Topics will cover why you should complete an internship, the best time to begin one, and how to find internships in your area of study. The workshop begins at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 12 in the Career Services Office located in Dunford Hall.

Welcome to Career Services We are your first stop for all things career-related. We provide career counseling, career exploration classes, interest and personality assessments and resources to help you choose a major and career. If you seek employment, we can help you identify part-time jobs, intern…

11/05/2014

Community and Economic Development Job Openings with University of Kentucky Extension:
Ag Extension Assoc (Community Development): http://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/46387
Ag Extension Assoc (Economic Development): http://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/46398

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying to the opening. To apply to the position, please click the Apply to this Job link/button.

11/05/2014

STUDENTS - SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION, SCHOLARSHIP
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) is again offering its William C. Berg Academic Excellence in Agriculture Scholarship thanks to the sponsorship of BASF Corporation. Five (5) one thousand dollar ($1,000) scholarships are available to students entering at least their second undergraduate year (or any year of graduate school) pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in an agricultural, agribusiness, or an ag vocation field. Applicants or a parent/guardian must be a member of the NCGA. Funds are for the 2014-2015 school year. Past scholarship winners and employees and the families of employees of any division of BASF or their subsidiaries or the NCGA are not eligible for the scholarship. Applications must be postmarked on or before December 12, 2014.
The application is available here:http://www.ncga.com/upload/files/documents/pdf/Applications/ScholarshipApp2015-2.pdf
More information including lists of past winners will shortly be available here: http://www.ncga.com/topics/college-scholarships
For questions, please contact Joe Hodes (National Corn Growers Association) at [email protected] or 636-733-9004 x137.

11/05/2014

STUDENTS - SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

WESTCOTT SCHOLARSHIP
The Tennessee Viticultural Oenological Society is now accepting applications for the Westcott Scholarships. The scholarship is awarded annually to aspiring students (juniors, seniors and grad students) that have enrolled in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources majoring in Plant and Soil Sciences, Food Science and Technology, or Ag. Economics. The Tennessee Viticultural Oenological Society focuses on conducting and promoting the study of the art and science of grape growing (viticulture) and winemaking (oenology), disseminating information concerning these subjects to interested parties and fostering conditions which will encourage grape growing and the wine industry in the State of Tennessee. For more information and the scholarship application, please contact Craig Pickett at [email protected].

11/03/2014

STUDENT POSITIONS @ UTFI TELEFUND, CASNR STUDENTS NEEDED! APPLY TODAY!
Are you looking for a part-time job on campus? The UTFI Telefund might be the place for you! Telefund employment will enhance your resume by adding conversational training, fundraising skills and public relations experience. The program seeks energetic, dependable student employees each semester to contact UT alumni across the nation about University programs and goals. Approximately 65 student callers are employed each semester. While some students only work one semester, the Telefund Program has a high retention rate of callers who come back semester after semester. The UTFI Telefund couldn’t be successful without the dedication of these student callers night after night. If you are interested in applying, or if you desire more information, please click on the following link – http://utaaconnect.com/s/1341/utaa/index.aspx?sid=1341&gid=1&pgid=1138