College Aggies Online is a joint venture of the Alliance and American National CattleWomen, Inc. that connects college students from across the country who are interested in promoting agriculture. Participants receive training and instructions from industry professionals and enjoy access to a private forum to post information about current and emerging issues facing farmers and ranchers.
The online community provides resources to students on key issues to help them better utilize tools such as YouTube, Facebook and Twitter to share agriculture's story with the public.οΎ Agriculture-focused clubs from all universities with an agricultural academic program across the U.S. are invited to sign up for the program. Each member will receive an individual, customizable account. Student groups earn points by posting blogs, photos and videos to the forum and by participating in online outreach activities.
Top Group $750 Scholarship to the club, plus national recognition and a trip to the Alliance's Stakeholders Summit for the designated club representative
2010 Winner: Western Kentucky University Block and Bridle, 5376 points (Captain: Celeste Laurent)
Runner-Up Club: $300 Scholarship
2010 Runner-Up: Casper College Ag Club, 2794 points (Captain: John Forgey)
Top Individuals Top Individual: $250 scholarship
2010 Winner: Celeste Laurent, Western Kentucky University Block & Bridle, 617 points
Runner-Up Individual: $100 scholarship
2010 Runner-Up: Danielle Hammer, University of Wisconsin-River Falls, 554 points
For more information about how to get involved, please contact Krissa Thom Welshans at KThom@animalagalliance.org or by phone at (703) 562-1410.