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<span style="font-size:11.0pt">Howdy!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt">I am currently a volunteer for the <i>Latinos in Agriculture Organization
</i>(<a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__latinosinagriculture.org&d=CwMGaQ&c=ODFT-G5SujMiGrKuoJJjVg&r=o8HZZxLAsonqwq4uGeB7ysapdsktYOwjw53uE8xBm8A&m=h6oMhsYGWjigFXtDDewce_XT0sEOr3p2oKTk2Ob-9XI&s=qZpZTeoROCkWK8Jc2AJO5e-U971_PJXuzx54FfhFOZU&e=">http://latinosinagriculture.org</a>)
and thus would like to let you know that we have created an opportunity for students to attend the upcoming conference by applying for a “student scholarship”. The purpose of this scholarship is to assist students with the cost of the conference registration,
meals associated with the conference, and hotel accommodations (based on double occupancy).</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt">The <i>Latinos in Agriculture Leaders Conference </i>
provides a unique venue for sharing information and ideas for the best and most promising practices in outreach to Hispanics for Agriculture. The objective of the conference is to facilitate the opportunity for industry, government, education, and future leaders
(students) to meet and discuss the transformation of the Latino Agricultural workforce of the future. The
<i>6th Annual Latinos in Agriculture Leaders Conference</i> will continue to engage stakeholders in capitalizing on the opportunities not yet fully explored with the Latino community in Agriculture and related fields.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The
<i>Latinos in Agriculture Leaders Conference </i>provides a unique venue for sharing information and ideas for the best and most promising practices in outreach to Hispanics for Agriculture. The conference goals are to:</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">• explore best practices in recruiting Latino/Hispanic talent in agriculture and related fields;</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">• seek opportunities to partner with other stakeholders to build synergy and scalability in their programs;</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">• learn information about the diverse Latino/Hispanic culture in the United States and how to reach them;</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">• learn how to tap into this emerging and growing market and the opportunities it represents to the future of Agriculture;</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">• promote and expand partnerships and strategic alliances for collaboration between government, institutions, and the public/private Agricultural sector;</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">• foster and identify Hispanic undergraduate and graduate future leaders (students) who may be interested in your organization;</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">• promote greater Hispanic participation in Agriculture and related fields; and discuss emerging trends in higher education affecting Hispanics.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The deadline for students to apply is
<b>Friday, September 2, 2016</b>. Any assistance you can provide in letting students know about this great professional development opportunity will be greatly appreciated.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The conference will be at the Courtyard & Towne Place Suites by Marriott DFW Airport North in Grapevine, TX.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Dates: October 28-30, 2016</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Student Scholarship link:
<span style="color:#1F497D"><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.latinosinagriculture.com_2016-2Dconference-2Dsummary_student-2Dscholarships_&d=CwMGaQ&c=ODFT-G5SujMiGrKuoJJjVg&r=o8HZZxLAsonqwq4uGeB7ysapdsktYOwjw53uE8xBm8A&m=h6oMhsYGWjigFXtDDewce_XT0sEOr3p2oKTk2Ob-9XI&s=zRSkq_GN-yWgjHEYB7Po8tAHCYFh8ouLHLu6khB4Cno&e=">http://www.latinosinagriculture.com/2016-conference-summary/student-scholarships/</a></span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Kind regards,</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">David De Sousa, Jr.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D"><a href="mailto:daviddesousa@tamu.edu">daviddesousa@tamu.edu</a>
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