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The Season is a monthly publication of the
Auburn University College of Agriculture magazine.
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September 2017
 
 
The path less traveled
 
Animal sciences/pre-vet alum finds her place in public health 
 
Sarah Keller White chose Auburn University over numerous other institutions of higher education because it met her top two college-search criteria: One, it offered undergraduates a strong pre-vet/pre-professional option in animal sciences, and, two, it was a long way from Ohio. The first criterion? Because she is now and ever has been a horse person and made up her mind early on that spending her life as a veterinarian dedicated to keeping horses and other large animals healthy would be the ultimate. That Auburn also had a vet school was just icing on the cake. And the latter requirement?
 
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New grants program addresses critical agricultural needs
 

Long-term research is vital to the future of U.S. production agriculture, but farmers can’t always afford to wait for solutions to their most pressing problems.That’s why a new Auburn University funding program is providing shorter-term grants that address the most critical needs of Alabama agriculture.

 
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Auburn experts offer food safety tips for tailgating
 

Tens of thousands of Auburn students, alumni and fans will descend on The Plains this fall, not only for football games but also for the beloved tradition of tailgating. Tailgate parties are serious business in the SEC, and a lot goes into ensuring that the food served is both delicious and safe to eat.

 
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IN BRIEF
 
 
College, fertilizer institute partner to offer online training worldwide
 
An innovative contract that Auburn University College of Agriculture Dean Paul Patterson and J. Scott Angle, president and CEO of the International Fertilizer Development Center, or IFDC, signed Aug. 31 in Auburn paves the way for agricultural professionals in 100-plus developing countries to enroll in non-academic workshops and training courses from Auburn through distance education.
 
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College of Agriculture offers free screening of food debate documentary Oct. 16
 
Auburn University’s College of Agriculture is commemorating World Food Day Oct. 16 with a free screening of “Food Evolution,” a documentary that takes an in-depth look at the polarizing debate over genetically modified organisms. The Auburn campus and community are invited to the screening, set for 5:30 p.m. in the Foy Hall auditorium.
 
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College of Agriculture taps Bratcher, Adhikari to lead AAES centers
 
Two nine-year veteran faculty members in Auburn University’s College of Agriculture have taken the reins at two Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station research, education and development centers on the Auburn campus. Animal sciences associate professor Christy Bratcher assumed duties as director of the Auburn University Food Systems Institute Sept. 1, the same day that Sushil Adhikari, biosystems engineering Alumni Professor, moved from interim director to director of the Center for Bioenergy and Bioproducts.
 
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Crop tour celebrates 40 years of informing farmers
 
The Central Alabama Crops Tour has been an annual happening on the region’s farm scene for just shy of 40 years now, with Auburn University researchers and extension specialists and county and regional agents updating producers on the latest in production practices and technology.
 
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Auburn's Miller Center to showcase poultry hall of fame
 
An 8,000-square-foot administrative and education facility scheduled for completion at Auburn University’s Charles C. Miller Jr. Poultry Research and Education Center in early 2018 will be the permanent home of the Alabama Poultry Hall of Fame, Auburn College of Agriculture and Alabama Poultry & Egg Association officials have announced.
 
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UPCOMING EVENTS
 
 
Tiger Fridays
 
Sept. 15 & 29
The College of Agriculture hosts Tiger Friday the day before each home football game. Special tours for prospective students and their families are available. Learn more and register now.
 
 
 
Homecoming and Ag Roundup
 
Sept. 16

Join us at Ag Heritage Park for a variety of fun activities, silent auction, great food and more. For more information, visit Ag Roundup web page
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Ag Discovery Adventure
 
Sept. 23

Folks of all ages can enjoy an up-close look at agriculture at this free event at Auburn University's E.V. Smith Research Center in Shorter.
 
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