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AWA Announces David P. Dickson Memorial Scholarship
New AWA Officers Elected for 2010-2011
The Association of Women in Agriculture recently elected a new group of young ladies to lead the organization for the 2010-2011 academic year.
AWA Hosts 15th Annual Breakfast on the Farm
The Association of Women in Agriculture (AWA) recently held its 15th annual Breakfast on the Farm on UW-Madison’s campus. Just shy of 1,200 attendees enjoyed a country breakfast in combination with many exciting activities, including an agriculture display and a petting zoo.
AWA Announces Scholarship Recipients
The Association of Women in Agriculture recently awarded 10 scholarships, totaling $6,000, for the 2010-2011 academic year.
Two Elected, Three Appointed to AWA Corp Board
During last week’s annual meeting, Krista Knigge was elected president, while Kylene Anderson was re-elected treasurer. Amber Hahn was appointed to chair the house management committee. JoDee Sattler joins the board as the education committee chair. Jill Makovec was appointed to a second term as chair of the financial management committee.
AWA Seniors and Alumni Hold First Annual Senior Dinner
AWA active seniors and several alumni members gathered at the Flat Top Grill in Madison to network and celebrate the beginning of a new journey.
AWA Women Attend Study Tour in Costa Rica
After a semester-long class on tropical horticulture, six AWA members, including Olivia Koszarek, Hartland, Sophomore; Christa Behnke, Clintonville, Senior; Mackenzie Fochs, Mosinee, Sophomore; Dana Mohn, Lakeville, MN, Junior; Chelsea Brander, Spring Green, Sophomore; and Darci O’Brien, Prairie du Chien, Junior; traveled to Costa Rica, eager to take what they learned and turn it into an unforgettable adventure.
The purpose of AWA is to help
members prepare for a career
in agriculture and agricultural related fields; to aid women
in agriculture in achieving their goals, to improve communication
among women in agriculture and for the general betterment of agriculture.
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