Agricultural Economics/Agribusiness (AEAC) Club
The Agricultural Economics Agribusiness Club was founded in 1964. The organization is for undergraduate students interested in a career in the Agricultural Economics/Agribusiness field or any student with an interest in agriculture or business.
2011 Fall Events September 21 October 12 October 19 November 16 December 4 January 4-6 | 2011-2012 Officers President: Ty Schurr (tyschurr2009[at]hotmail.com |
Tour Stops:
- DuPont Pioneer Seed Production Facility, York
- Aurora Cooperative, Aurora
- Case IH Combine and Forage Equipment Assembly Plan, Grand Island
- ADM Corn Processing Plant, Columbus
- Behlen Manufacturing, Columbus
- Cargill Ethanol Production Facility, Blair
- Valmont Industries, Valley
- Ag Processing, Inc., Omaha
- Dow AgroSciences, Omaha
- First National Bank, Omaha
- Scoular Company, Omaha
- ConAgra Foods and Gavilon Marketing, Omaha
- Union Pacific Logistics Command Center, Omaha
- Farm Credit Services of America, Omaha
AEAC Objectives
- To stimulate interest among University of Nebraska-Lincoln students in Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness and related fields.
To develop a spirit of cooperation and mutual helpfulness among students and faculty.
To provide leadership opportunities and training.
To provide an opportunity for wider acquaintances with professionals in Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness and their career activities.
Activities
- Bi-weekly Meetings: Featuring speakers from nearly every major agribusiness company in the Midwest.
- Industry Tour: Chicago was the destination for the most recent industry tour. Check it out!
- Protege Programs: Teaming YOU with an agribusiness professional for an on-the-job shadowing opportunity of a lifetime. Learn more!
- Socials: Helping you develop friendships within the club via barbeques, hockey games, and much more!
