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SUMMARY:2026 C2A3 National Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Community College Alliance for Agriculture Advancement National Conference brings together two-year colleges\, industry partners and agricultural education leaders from across the country. The conference focuses on strengthening agriculture through education\, applied research and workforce partnerships. \nAgCentric Executive Director Keith Olander and Agriculture Program Coordinator Tyler Grunewald will attend the conference to connect with national partners\, exchange ideas and explore opportunities that can support agricultural education and workforce development throughout Minnesota. \nConference programming will include keynote presentations\, member spotlights\, applied research updates\, student engagement sessions\, hands-on learning\, industry tours and exhibitor showcases. These conversations and experiences will provide new ideas for connecting students\, educators and employers while preparing the next generation of the agricultural workforce. \nDates: November 1–4\, 2026Location: InterContinental San Antonio Riverwalk\, San Antonio\, Texas \nLearn More About the C2A3 National Conference
URL:https://agcentric.org/event/2026-c2a3-national-conference/
LOCATION:InterContinental San Antonio Riverwalk\, 111 E. Pecan Street\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78205\, United States
CATEGORIES:For Educators,For Professionals,For Students,Workshops
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SUMMARY:2026 Career and Technical Education Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Career and Technical Education Summit is Minnesota’s largest gathering of CTE educators\, leaders\, workforce and industry partners\, and community stakeholders from secondary and postsecondary education. \nSince 2009\, the annual summit has provided a statewide forum for sharing best practices\, exploring innovative ideas and addressing the challenges shaping career and technical education. Attendees will connect with colleagues from education\, workforce development and industry while discovering practical strategies and resources that can strengthen programs and better serve students. \nThe summit also provides an opportunity to highlight agriculture\, food and natural resources as essential parts of CTE. These connections help strengthen educational pathways and prepare students for Minnesota’s evolving agricultural workforce. \nDates: November 12–13\, 2026Location: Delta Hotels Minneapolis Northeast\, Minneapolis\, MinnesotaGeneral Registration: $150 \nLearn More and Register \nI also created a wide\, text-free website image with agricultural technology as the main focus while representing the broader CTE fields and partnerships included in the summit.
URL:https://agcentric.org/event/2026-career-and-technical-education-summit/
LOCATION:Delta Hotels Minneapolis Northeast\, 1330 Industrial Blvd.\, Minneapolis\, MN 55413\, 1330 Industrial Blvd.\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55413\, United States
CATEGORIES:For Educators,For Professionals,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Anoka Tech - Career Exploration Days
DESCRIPTION:Career Exploration Days\nFriday\, October 2\, 2026 \nFriday\, November 13\, 2026 \n10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. \nNearly 600 students will participate each day in an interactive exploration of career and educational opportunities. \nBefore attending\, students will complete an assessment to help identify their areas of interest. During the event\, they will rotate through short\, hands-on presentations representing a variety of career fields. \nThe experience is designed to introduce students to careers they may not have previously considered and help them make informed decisions before registering for high school classes in December. Students will also experience the hands-on learning\, technical programs\, and laboratory environments available through technical education.
URL:https://agcentric.org/event/anoka-tech-career-exploration-days-2/
LOCATION:Anoka Tech\, 1355 US-10\, Anoka\, MN\, 55303\, United States
CATEGORIES:For Educators,For Students,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Fall PEP Training for Farm Business Management Instructors
DESCRIPTION:Farm Business Management instructors from across Minnesota are invited to the Fall Professional Excellence Program (PEP) Training on November 16 and 17 in Hutchinson\, Minnesota. \nThe two-day training provides professional development\, practical resources and time for instructors to learn from one another. Sessions will focus on topics that support FBM instructors in their work\, including program management\, instructional tools and software\, student engagement and maintaining a sustainable work-life balance. \nPEP Training also creates an opportunity for instructors at different stages of their careers to exchange ideas\, discuss shared challenges and strengthen connections within Minnesota’s statewide Farm Business Management network. \nEvent Details\nNovember 16–17\, 2027Hutchinson\, Minnesota \nAdditional information\, including the training location\, agenda\, lodging and registration details\, will be shared as it becomes available. \nThe Professional Excellence Program is a mentorship and professional-development program created to support Minnesota Farm Business Management instructors throughout their careers. Learn more about PEP.
URL:https://agcentric.org/event/fall-pep-training-for-farm-business-management-instructors/
LOCATION:Hutchinson\, Hutchinson\, MN\, 55350\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Business Management,For Educators
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SUMMARY:2026 Minnesota Science Teachers Association Conference
DESCRIPTION:The MnSTA Conference on Science Education brings science educators together for professional development\, collaboration and practical ideas they can bring back to their classrooms. \nThe 2026 conference theme\, “Evaluating Science Learning: Where We’ve Been and Where We’re Going\,” will explore modern assessment practices that move beyond traditional written tests. Sessions will examine how educators can use a balanced mix of formative and summative assessments to better understand and support student learning. \nAgCentric Assistant Director Judy Barka and Agriculture Program Coordinator Tyler Grunewald will attend the conference to connect with science educators and share resources that use agriculture as a meaningful context for STEM learning. Agriculture provides students with opportunities to apply science through plant systems\, soil and water\, food production\, robotics\, automation and other real-world topics. \nDates: November 20–21\, 2026Location: Minnesota State University\, MankatoKeynote Speaker: Dr. Tiffany Neill \nLearn More About MnCOSE26
URL:https://agcentric.org/event/2026-minnesota-science-teachers-association-conference/
LOCATION:Minnesota State University\, Mankato\, 228 Wiecking Center\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States
CATEGORIES:For Educators,For Professionals,Workshops
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