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<p class="MsoNormal">Hi Agvisors, <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Happy almost-Friday! Hope the first week of fall ‘25 isn’t too chaotic.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Can you please forward the opportunity below to your students?<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"> Gooch, Ilsa Ann - (ilsagooch)<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Don’t Miss Out: Apply Now for the AFA Leaders Conference in Kansas City!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">If you're passionate about agriculture and eager to take your leadership skills to the next level, we have an exciting opportunity for you! The
</span><b><u><span style="color:#386573"><a href="https://www.agfuture.org/experiences/afa-leaders-conference"><span style="color:#386573">Agriculture Future of America (AFA) Leaders Conference</span></a></span></u></b><span style="color:black"> is
<b>November 6-9</b> in Kansas City, Missouri, and applications are now open!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b>Here’s why you should apply:</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><b>Network with Industry Leaders:</b> Meet and connect with top professionals in the agriculture sector, along with ambitious peers from across the country.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><b>Discover Career Opportunities:</b> Many students secure internships or full-time positions at the AFA Opportunity Fair, a key feature of the Leaders Conference.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><b>Develop Your Leadership Skills:</b> Participate in workshops and sessions designed to prepare you for a successful career in agriculture.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><b>No Cost to Attend:</b> The conference is completely free to attend. You only need to cover travel expenses to and from Kansas City. ****(If there is a concern on being able to pay, apply first
to see if you get accepted and then contact me and we can discuss solutions!!!!)<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<b>Application Deadline:</b><br>
Submit your application by <b><span style="background:#FF8080">September 7th</span></b> to secure your spot. Don’t wait—this is your chance to gain invaluable experience and set yourself up for success in your future career.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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To apply, </span><u><span style="color:#386573"><a href="https://agfuture.my.site.com/s/login/?ec=302&startURL=/s/"><span style="color:#386573">click this link,</span></a></span></u><span style="color:black"> create an account and complete your application
today!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:black">If you have any questions or need help with your application, feel free to reach out to
</span></b><b><u><span style="color:#386573"><a href="mailto:ilsagooch@arizona.edu"><span style="color:#386573">ilsagooch@arizona.edu</span></a></span></u></b><b><span style="color:black"> or on Instagram @ilsa.gooch.</span></b><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">We hope to see many students representing University of Arizona at AFA Leaders Conference this November!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Best regards,<br>
Ilsa Gooch<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">AFA Ambassador<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="color:black"><a href="mailto:ilsagooch@arizona.edu">ilsagooch@arizona.edu</a></span></u><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">@ilsa.gooch<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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