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What does this part of the food value chain look like?
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Syngenta is focusing their efforts on mitigating agriculture’s impact on climate change while accelerating innovation for farmers, nature and society. Syngenta develops innovative crop protection, chemicals and seeds to meet industry challenges head on.
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https://www.ffa.org/timeline/sustainability-3-2/
Syngenta is enhancing biodiversity and protecting waterways while ensuring safe, nutritious and responsible food production. Syngenta is focusing its efforts on mitigating agriculture’s impact on climate change while accelerating innovation for farmers, nature and society. Sustainability is key if we are to continue to meet the nutritional demands of the growing population.
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Fisheries Technician
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A fisheries technician oversees and assists in the daily work to be completed at a fishery. They ensure fish are well and fed and are responsible for general maintenance around the facility. Additionally, they assist biologists and technicians in various natural resource management or research activities. They also provide technical support and assistance to personnel engaged in fish production and freshwater mussel propagation. LEARN MORE
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Apiary Worker/Beekeeper
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An apiary worker, often called a beekeeper, maintains and manages colonies of honeybees for the production of honey as well as to provide pollination services. Beekeepers will also construct hives, replace combs and collect and package any hive products including honey, beeswax and pollen. Additionally, they must maintain strict control over diseases and pests and identify and report hive health concerns. LEARN MORE
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SAE Grants Do you need financial assistance to help start or expand your SAE? Check out this resource to see if you qualify, and apply for a grant to help you with your SAE. SAE Idea Cards Need an idea for an SAE in production that could fit your interests? Utilize the SAE Idea Cards to see different SAEs that might be right for you!
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What are examples?
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Syngenta works hard to ensure a safe and affordable food supply. Learn about one of the products that Syngenta helps to produce coffee.
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What does this part of the food value chain look like?
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At Corteva Agriscience™, innovation powers integrated solutions to meet farmers’ needs today, and anticipate tomorrow’s challenges. Through innovation, it provides products and services to produce what our food system demands, and to conserve resources and sustain land. Corteva Agriscience™ – Meet Our Scientists
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Food Science & Technology CDE An opportunity to learn and apply knowledge of food product development, food presentation and food safety issues through sensory skills to solve problems and make sound decisions. Milk Quality & Products CDE An opportunity to learn about and demonstrate knowledge about the quality production, processing, distribution, promotion and marketing of milk and dairy foods. Research Proficiency The research proficiency award area recognizes SAE experiences that involve planning and conducting an agriculturally related scientific experiment based on hypothesis and the use of scientific methods of investigation on the hypothesis.
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https://www.ffa.org/timeline/sustainability-6-2/
For Corteva Agriscience™, a focused approach to sustainability is imperative for us to deliver on our promise of enriching the lives of those who produce and those who consume, to ensure progress for generations to come. See how sustainability is at the forefront of research and development by watching “Nature’s Alliance with Science.”
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https://www.ffa.org/timeline/sae-connections-3-2/
Agriscience Research SAE SAE experiences that involve an investigation of materials, processes and information to establish a new knowledge or validation of previous research. Biotechnology Systems SAE Idea Cards The use of biotechnology in agriculture enhances plants, animals and microorganisms. Discover a related SAE in this exciting career path! Food Products & Processing Systems SAE Idea Cards Working with the physical, biological and chemical makeup of foods to improve safety, create better processes, enhance the nutritional value and shelf-life of foods, and develop new flavors and packaging are all part of food science. Discover a related SAE in this exciting career path!
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What are examples?
https://www.ffa.org/timeline/what-are-examples-7-2/
Corteva Agriscience™ utilizes research and development to develop products and technologies that move agriculture forward. Examples: Looking at traits to increase sustainability, quality and higher yield potential Developing new plants and hybrids through plant breeding Developing new technologies to answer challenges in the agriculture industry Creating biologicals – these products are added to seed to enhance plant protection and yield Developing new digital solutions to help growers monitor their crop production through satellite imaging data, drones, artificial intelligence, etc. Providing innovative crop protection products, such as pesticides
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Product Development Food Scientist
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A product development food scientist improves methods of processing, canning, freezing, storing, packaging and/or distributing food. They present and discuss processes and equipment findings with company management. LEARN MORE
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Research Associate
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Research associates perform and document research trials and projects under the supervision of a principal investigator. They work within agreed budgets and report deadlines as planned and coordinated by a research manager. Additionally, they utilize state-of-art technologies to complete research projects as they relate to a particular product. LEARN MORE
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Forward thinking is needed to meet the needs of the agriculture industry. Drones are a large part of the research being conducted at this time. Read how the deployment of the largest agricultural drone fleet in the world is moving the agriculture industry forward!
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https://www.ffa.org/timeline/sae-connections-5-3/
Agribusiness Systems SAE Idea Cards Are you interested in connecting the business world with agriculture? The agribusiness systems career pathway is a great way to work in both the business world and agriculture by completing activities that contribute to successful agricultural production. Power, Structural & Technology Systems SAE Idea Cards Do you enjoy working with equipment or designing new systems? Do you wonder how things work? Check out the SAE opportunities available in this exciting career pathway! SAE Grants Do you need financial assistance to help start or expand your SAE? Check out this resource to see if you qualify, and apply for a grant to help you with your SAE.
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https://www.ffa.org/timeline/sustainability-8/
Cargill is working to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. With more than 150 years of experience, Cargill is focusing on areas where its size and market presence can help make a significant impact. These sustainability priorities help to drive Cargill in the supply chain: Cargill is working to have a positive impact on climate change by decreasing emissions and helping farmers to adapt to climate change. Working to maintain water resources is vital to continue providing agricultural commodities. Cargill is working to conserve and improve water quality.
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What does this part of the food value chain look like?
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The supply chain is a crucial step in the process of getting products from the farm to your table. During this step, the raw materials (Ex. cotton, soybeans, cattle, pigs, etc.) are turned into useable products for consumers.
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Biotechnology Systems SAE Idea Cards The use of biotechnology in agriculture enhances plants, animals and microorganisms. Discover a related SAE in this exciting career path! SAE Grants Do you need financial assistance to help start or expand your SAE? Check out this resource to see if you qualify, and apply for a grant to help you with your SAE. Food Products & Processing Systems SAE Idea Cards Working with the physical, biological and chemical makeup of foods to improve safety, create better processes, enhance the nutritional value and shelf-life of foods, and develop new flavors and packaging are all part of food science. Discover a related SAE in this exciting career path!
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https://www.ffa.org/timeline/current-events-2/
Cargill has developed their Waxy Corn Promise as a way to support farmers in sustainability and production. The action plans put into place help Cargill ensure sustainably produced products.
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https://www.ffa.org/timeline/current-events-8/
Cargill is working to create a sustainable and healthy food supply for the globe. To make this happen, innovation and action are key. Read here about Cargill’s commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across its North American beef supply chain.
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https://www.ffa.org/timeline/sae-connections-7/
Agribusiness Systems SAE Idea Cards Are you interested in connecting the business world with agriculture? The agribusiness systems career pathway is a great way to work in both the business world and agriculture by completing activities that contribute to successful agricultural production. Video Production SAE Video Michael McKay gives an inside look into his unique video production SAE.
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Food Stylist
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A food stylist designs prepare and style food for photography or an on-air demonstration. They will consult with marketing and food production as to which foods should be photographed. They also may at times conduct live demonstrations at industry or private events. Furthermore, they will maintain and clean the test kitchen or demonstration area as well as any cooking equipment. LEARN MORE
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Agriculture Broadcaster
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Agriculture broadcasters use radio or television to report on stories that are relevant to agriculture viewers but may also be used by regional and national outlets reaching non-agriculture viewers. They collect and organize agriculture from news wires and other sources to share with viewers and listeners. They also help determine the editorial content of network programming and aid in the production of audio promotional, commercial and value-added information. LEARN MORE
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Food Safety/Quality Assurance Manager
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A quality assurance manager in the food safety arena is responsible for policy, strategy and testing methodology to meet regulatory authority compliance in regard to the company product. They also assist in setting quality standards and ensure that production is maintained at such standards. Additionally, they compute formulas, percentages or production-specific factors using chemical and mathematical procedures. LEARN MORE
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What are examples?
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Within the Cargill line, there are a series of end products that are produced. Anything from chocolate to corn meal to fish feed. Once that product has been produced, it is ready to be advertised and marketed to the various consumers. One specific example would be the partnership Cargill has with the Ferrara Candy Company.
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