Ag Leader Internship

Meat your Future - Meat Industry Event

Career Mixer Event October 14

Econ 344 - Public Finance

Talk of politics or the economy at the dinner table got you down?  Understand the practical arguments behind many of today’s policy decisions.  Take charge of the conversation!

ECON 344. Public Finance - The economic role of governments in

market economies. Public goods, externalities, income distribution,

and income maintenance programs. The effect of taxes on economic

behavior, descriptions of the structure of the principal U.S. taxes,

and current reform proposals. Nonmajor graduate credit.

3 Credits, Prerequisite: ECON 101, Tuesdays, 6:10-9pm

Contact: Professor Elizabeth Hoffman, 367 Heady Hall

bhoffman@iastate.

Vermeer Day on Campus

Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmer and Leadership Intern

Purpose The intern position exists for an individual to gain experience and assist the Iowa Farm Bureau in the implementation the Young Farmer program and leadership development activities. The Young Farmer program provides education and networking for young farmers. The Leadership program helps volunteers develop their abilities to lead county Farm Bureaus. The candidate should have strong verbal and written skills and will need to be adaptable to handle a variety of activities with Farm Bureau staff and volunteer involvement. Projects & Responsibilities ·         Preparation and on-site assistance for the Young Farmer Conference (Jan 30-31, 2015). ·          Coordinate Young Farmer Awards and contests: Discussion Meet (Dec. 2-3, 2014 & Jan. 31, 2015), including coaching for finalists; coordinate Achievement and Bob Joslin Awards. ·         Prepare and provide on-site support for Young Farmer Advisory Committee meetings (July 11-12 & Dec. 2, 2014, Jan. 30, 2015) and activities. ·         Assist with Young Farmer outreach efforts,   social media and State Fair activities (Aug. 9, 2014). ·         Research and prepare training materials (e.g., visuals, handouts). Provide on-site assistance for county/regional leadership programs, including Ag Leaders Institute and County Presidents Conferences. ·         The position requires some travel, weekend and evening hours, occasional overnight stays. Schedule & Wages May-August: full-time hours available Spring & Fall Semester: part-time (min. 10-12 hours/week) $10/hour Selection Criteria     ·         Knowledge of Microsoft Office software ·         Demonstrates excellent written and oral communication skills. ·         Interest in, and knowledge of, the agriculture industry ·         Regular and predictable attendance ·         Reliable transportation Application Process Please submit resume and cover letter for candidates interested in the position. Include volunteer and work experience. Indicate class schedule and availability during summer and fall 2014 semesters. Electronic submissions accepted. Submit information by December 13, 2013. Interviews will be conducted in January. Please submit requested information to:                                                                         Mary Foley Balvanz Leadership Training Manager Iowa Farm Bureau Federation 5400 University Avenue West Des Moines, IA 50266 515-225-5463 mfoleybalvanz@ifbf.org Iowa Farm Bureau Federation 2014 Young Farmer & Leadership Intern

Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
2014 Young Farmer & Leadership Intern

Lois Britt Memorial Pork Industry Scholarship Program