2016 College Aggies Online Scholarship Competition

What is college aggies online? An initiative that connects college students from across the country who are interested in promoting agriculture. Receive training and instruction from industry experts Learn how to use social media effectively to promote agriculture Discover ways of engaging with consumers and starting conversations Find social media tools and resources

Individual Competition Weekly assignments are given, “Aggies Homework,” focused on a specific social media platform or a segment of the agriculture community Engage with the public by using social media, blog posts and one-on-one conversations Industry experts host webinars and chats to educate about pertinent issues facing the industry and how to communicate about agriculture Network with leaders in the industry and students from across the nation

Club Competition Clubs pick and choose from a variety of challenges including: Visiting your state legislators Hosting an Agriculture Day on campus Hosting a food drive Handing out “Scary Meat Myths” on campus Create an educational parody Visit a local school and teach an Ag in the Classroom lesson And many more!

Plus win weekly prizes and mini-scholarships! What can I win? Club Awards: 1st Place - $5,000 2nd Place - $2,500 3rd Place - $1,000 Individual Awards: 1st Place - $2,500 2nd Place - $1,000 3rd Place - $500 Individual winners and representatives from the winning clubs will be invited to attend the 2017 Animal Ag Alliance Stakeholders Summit Plus win weekly prizes and mini-scholarships!

How do I sign up? Sign up online: www.animalagalliance.org/connect/#collegeaggies Or Email Morgan Hawley, Project Manager, collegeaggies@animalagalliance.org