MJC School of Agriculture E-News |
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In this Edition:
- Young Farmers Updates
- Speaker Series- Denise Skidmore
- CAL Contest-Recap
- MJC Country Store Hours
- MJC Field Day-Recap
- Apply for Graduation!
- COVID-19 Resources
- Livestock Judging in Houston
- Collegiate Jackpot
- Scholarships
- Employment Opportunities
And more!
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Calendar:
- Mar 23rd: YF Officer Application Opens
- Mar 25-26: Collegiate Livestock Show
- April 2nd: Plant Sale
- April 11th: YF Meeting- Elections
- April 25-30: MJC Finals
- April 30th: MJC Graduation
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April Young Farmers Meeting
April 11 | Quiz Bowl
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Join MJC Young Farmers for their April Meeting!
Get prepared for a Quiz Bowl competition and get ready to race to the buzzers
Come to the MJC ACE Pavilion on April 11th at 6:30 pm to participate!
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Want to stay up to date on our Young Farmer Club events and activities?
Then join our remind messaging group!
To join, text @mjcyf to 81010
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Young Farmers Officer Applications |
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The MJC Young Farmers Officer Applications are NOW OPEN
They will be due with your flyer and grade check on April 6th and voting will take place from April 12th to the 19th
All candidates will introduce themselves at the YF Quiz Bowl meeting on April 11th.
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Beyond The Book! Business Speaker - Denise Skidmore |
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Join Us for the Business Department's
Agriculture Speaker!
Do you know what the central valley of California is known for throughout the country? If you said agriculture, you're correct! In fact, we provide 25% of the nation's food from right here in our community. Here, agriculture IS big business, and if you've ever wanted to hear what it's like to be a part of the agribusiness game, don't miss out. Our speaker, Denise Skidmore, is going to share her story of just how big agriculture is in our community, and the role business plays in feeding the U.S.A.
When: April 5th, at 7:00 PM
This event is free for anyone curious to learn more about just how closely agriculture and business function in our community.
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"On March 11, MJC hosted the CAL Contest that was held in the ACE Pavilion. There were five other junior colleges that attended to compete. The students were able to choose to compete in job interview, ag sales presentation, ag marketing, extemporaneous public speaking, college bowl, and/or portfolio. Overall, MJC students did very well representing as they placed in job interview, ag sales, extemporaneous public speaking, portfolio, and quiz bowl. Congratulations to all competitors and thank you to all who helped efficiently run the contest!"
~Submitted by Erica Mattingly, MJC Nursery Intern
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The MJC Country Store is NOW OPEN!!
We are selling lots of items including eggs, coffee, coffee mugs, nursery items, and MJC merchandise!
Come to the ag patio area on East Campus on Tuesdays from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM or Wednesdays from 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM to see our selection!
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The MJC Country Store is selling Milone Brothers Coffee Grounds!
Take a look at this image or their website for more information!
Currently, we have Vanilla Nut and Hazelnut Frangelico in stock for $15/ bag
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"On March 19th we hosted the first MJC Field Day since being back from covid! It went very well and it was nice to have FFA members back on campus again! Thank you to contest chairs, volunteers, and the additional help each contest had that day to make sure this field day was a success! We can’t wait for next year."
~Submitted by Jenna Love, MJC Swine Unit Intern
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The MJC Nursery is open!
Come visit us on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the times provided.
The nursery will be open at the same times as the MJC Country Store!
We hope to see you soon!
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IMPORTANT DATES for Graduating and Transfer Students!
APRIL 1: Last day to submit a degree application
APRIL 29: MJC Centennial Commencement
- Check the MJC forms for the Associate Degree Application or Certificate Application (link below)
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Steps to Walking at Graduation |
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APPLY: Apply for your degree or certificate by March 4th to ensure your name will be in the commencement program. Check your student email after applying
- NOTE: You can still apply after March 4th, but your name will not be in the program
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VISIT CAMPUS LIFE: Starting April 1 you can pick up your graduation cap and gown at the Student Center on East Campus
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GRADUATE! Graduation is open to all family and friends to participate on April 29.
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Livestock Judging in Houston-Recap |
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"The judging team traveled to Houston, Texas, and competed at their very first major, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo! The team was third overall in placings! Sam Loprieato was 8th in beef placing. Abigail Freeman placed ninth in beef placings. The team was top 12 overall. Along the way they traveled to v8 ranch, Brookshire high school, Newsom goat ranch and Texas A and M for workouts!"
~Submitted by Madison Kelley, MJC Swine Unit Intern
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Western Classic Dairy Show - Recap |
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"This past weekend, the Western Classic Dairy Show hosted their annual dairy cattle judging contest for 4-H youth, FFA members, and Collegiate teams at the International Agri-Center in Tulare. Students in the ANSC 227 Advanced Dairy Cattle Evaluation class attended and put their skills to the test. This course focuses on learning how to evaluate dairy cattle based on their physical appearance and the ability to give a set of oral reasons defending their placings. MJC took 9 students to compete and they did very well winning 1st High Team and 2nd High Team in the college division. Here are the individual results: Hartley Silva - 1st place, John Toste - 2nd place, Avery Oliveira - 3rd place, Colton Silveira - 4th place, and Alayna Azevedo - 5th place. It was a good contest and great practice for our team who will be competing at national events in the fall against several college teams."
~Submitted by Professor Morris, MJC Dairy Science
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Modesto Garden Club Scholarship |
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Trinchero Job Opportunities |
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NOTE: MJC students, you are receiving this email because you are enrolled in an agriculture course in the Fall 2020 semester. Please unsubscribe at the bottom of the email if you do not wish to receive further reminders from the Agriculture & Environmental Sciences Division. |
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THANK YOU Stanislaus County Farm Bureau for sponsoring and helping our department develop and further our outreach to our community and our students. |
Stanislaus County Farm Bureau
1201 L Street
Modesto, CA 95354
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MJC School of Agriculture
435 College Ave.
Modesto, 95350
209-575-6200
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