Posted: November 2, 2011 at 6:53 am
By Chuck
Our latest ZimmPoll didn’t excite too many people judging by the response. Thanks to all of you who did take the poll though. We asked the question, “How do you view the new free trade agreements for U.S. ag?” The majority view the agreements as Positive at 54%, while 28% view them as Negative and 18% as Neutral. I guess we’ll see what happens. You know that time will tell!
Our new ZimmPoll is now live. We’re asking the question, “What is the cause of obesity?” It seems like we read about this “crisis” all the time. Is this something we should look to the government to fix? Or is this something that people need to take personal responsibility for? Do we blame someone else or look in the mirror? Are efforts like the USDA’s Choose My Plate having any affect on obesity? What do you think? Let us know and thank you.
ZimmPoll is sponsored by Rhea+Kaiser, a full-service advertising/public relations agency.
Posted: November 1, 2011 at 6:44 pm
By News Editor
Do you give it your all in your sport and then reach for lowfat chocolate milk to help you rehydrate, replenish and rebuild your muscles? You can apply to become part of Team Refuel and have the got milk? Campaign’s Team Refuel sponsor you!
The elite athletes, coaches and trainers of Team Refuel know lowfat chocolate milk is nature’s recovery drink – a delicious and effective way to refuel your body after a hard workout. Now, we’re sponsoring athletes from across the country who are passionate about their sport and recovering with lowfat chocolate milk.
Why do you want to join Team Refuel, and how would a $250 Individual Athlete Refuel Grant or a $500 Athletic Group Refuel Grant help you reach your athletic goals? We’re awarding 10 grants each month to the individuals and groups who rally the most friends, family and fans to vote for them.
Apply here.
Source: Refuel with Chocolate Milk
Posted: November 1, 2011 at 6:38 pm
By News Editor
Winfield Solutions, LLC is offering 20 scholarships worth $1,000 each. The scholarships will be awarded to 10 high school seniors and 10 first or second-year college students who demonstrate scholastic achievement, leadership in agriculture and a perceived ability to contribute to agriculture in the future.
The Careers in Agriculture Scholarship Program is available to high school graduating seniors and first or second year college students pursuing two- or four-year degrees in agronomy, crop production, or closely related fields.
To qualify for the program, a student must:
Be a high school senior, graduating in spring of 2012; or
Be a college freshman or sophomore;
Demonstrate leadership abilities and academic performance;
Complete an application including one character reference and one reference letter; and
Write essays describing the importance of farmer cooperatives, and why he or she is interested in an agricultural career.
Since its formation 22 years ago, the Careers in Agriculture Scholarship Program has awarded more than half million dollars to young adults who share the same commitment to agronomy, excellence and the cooperative system.
All applications must be postmarked by Feb. 1, 2012. Winners will be notified by mail in April 2012.
Source: Winfield Solutions, LLC, a Land O’Lakes company
