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1) Careers in Global Agriculture
What agricultural and life science career opportunities exist in the global market place? How do we prepare for these careers? Careers in agribusiness, science and international agricultural development are discussed.

2) Crazy Ideas for Making Money in Agriculture:
Adapting to Change in the Global Food and Agriculture System
Farmers, food processors, and food marketers operate in a rapidly changing global marketplace. The ability of these individuals to change and adapt is key to their survival. This presentation includes ideas for “thinking outside the box” to be more successful in the food and agriculture system. The aim is to stimulate creative discussion by students of potential rural entrepreneurial activities.

3) Globalization: Global Trends Affecting Agriculture
What is globalization and how does it impact agriculture in Iowa and around the world? This presentation examines 9 global trends affecting agriculture: Population Growth, Information Technology, Environmental Factors, Food and Health, Worldwide Trade, Animal Production, Land and Water, Biobased Economics, and Agricultural Biotechnology.

4) Survivor: Could You Survive in an African Village?
Under what conditions does an African farmer operate? How does she make decisions about the use of natural resources? What crops and animals are common to the tropics? How is food prepared? An extensive slide set from Africa is used to illustrate this talk.