Local student will visit Vietnam, Malaysia and Singapore
by Tim Burns
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posted Mar 19 2012 12:29PM
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We received a notice that Willmar's Mathias Peterson, a student at the University of Minnesota, was recently selected for the 2012 International Collegiate Agricultural Leadership (I-CAL) Program. Peterson was required to complete an application and answer essay questions regarding his understanding and thoughts on international trade and marketing. He will travel to Vietnam, Malaysia and Singapore May 19–June 1 to study international grain marketing and trade and global agriculture.
Peterson is one of twelve premier agriculture students from across the country who will participate. Students attending universities in 23 states applied for the program.
During his time overseas, Peterson will visit many different agricultural operations, including grain inspecting facilities, fruit/vegetable production farms, livestock operations, and open air grain, meat and animal markets. The tours are designed to help the students- all who plan to pursue careers in the industry of agriculture- understand current international trade and cultural issues and gain awareness of how international markets for agricultural products operate.
Congrats Mathias!
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