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Canadian Farm Business Management Council
The Canadian Farm Business Management Council (CFBMC) is the only national organization in Canada devoted exclusively to developing and distributing advanced farm management information.
Canada Student Loans Program
Visit CanLearn to find all the necessary resources (from interactive planning tools to information about savings programs, student loans, and scholarships) you need to face important decisions when saving for, selecting, and financing your post-secondary education.
2008 Monsanto Scholarships
The Monsanto Canada Opportunity Scholarship Program is for Canadian high school students from family farms who have successfully enrolled at a Canadian educational institution (degree or diploma) in a first-year agricultural sciences or forestry program.
Click here for more information and links.
CFBMC Excellence Awards for Agricultural Students
The Canadian Farm Business Mangement Council wants to help agricultural students develop their communication skills by giving them an opportunity to write an essay on a subject related to farm management.
Central Alberta Career Prep
Central Alberta Career Prep is a career development initiative that involves Central Alberta school jurisdictions, colleges and business/industries. This initiative links relevant career development information with a well-rounded education to develop meaningful career transitions for youth in Central Alberta. The thrust of the initiative is to assist high school students with career information and encourage them to develop career action plans to better prepare them for post-secondary training and/or the world of work.
ScholarshipsCanada.com
ScholarshipsCanada.com is “Canada’s most comprehensive scholarship portal.” While this site requires free registration and login, the directory claims to have access to information on over twenty thousand scholarships and bursaries available to Canadians. A quick search by Soil to Sky staff revealed over 300 for agriculture programs, 125 for environmental programs, and over 150 food-related awards. Check it out today and help pay for your education.
The Mensa Canada Scholarship Programme
By writing your career plan and describing the means you undertake to achieve your goals, you may earn a scholarship of $750 or $1000. The Mensa Canada Scholarship Programme wishes to reward students who follow through with their career strategy. To apply, all you need to do is to submit a 250 word essay.
Monsanto Agriculture Scholarships
Rural graduating students from across the country who plan to pursue studies in agriculture or forestry will have the opportunity to earn a $1,500 entrance scholarship this summer by applying for a Monsanto Canada Opportunity Scholarship.
Schoolfinder.com
Schoolfinder.com features over 1,700 listings of post-secondary schools, hundreds of career profiles, the 3-Step Career Quiz — and Canada’s most comprehensive searchable scholarship database featuring over 60,000 scholarships awards and bursaries.
Alberta Equestrian Federation
The Alberta Equestrian Federation embraces the diverse interests of the equine industry in Alberta. The organization supports a vibrant horse community with the core areas of focus of recreation, education, sport and industry.
Aquaculture Association of Canada
The Aquaculture Association of Canada is a non-profit charitable organization that was incorporated in February 1984.
ScholarStuff
ScholarStuff is a post-secondary education and resource directory that includes Canadian colleges.
Peterson’s Planner
Since 1966, Peterson’s has helped to connect individuals, educational institutions, and corporations through its critically acclaimed books, websites, online products, and admissions services.
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
The role of the [Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) is to make investments in people, discovery and innovation for the benefit of all Canadians.
Farmcentre.com | Scholarships
The Farmcentre website hosts a bilingual directory of agriculture scholarships across Canada. Search for a scholarship by key word (example: type in “horticulture” for scholarships on horticulture) or browse through the full list.”
Alberta Agricultural Economics Association, Scholarships
The Alberta Agricultural Economics Association initiative established endowed University of Alberta scholarships at the senior undergraduate and Masters levels commencing in the 1999-2000 academic year.
Red Deer College, Scholarships
Red Deer College awards approximately $288,000 annually in scholarships including more than $75,000 in Entrance Scholarships and Athletic Awards.
ATB Agricultural Scholarships
Today, ATB finances more farms and ranches in Alberta than any other financial institution. Agriculture, agri-business and forestry make up a larger share of ATB’s business than they do for most other financial institutions.
United Farmers of Alberta
Over 90 years ago, United Farmers of Alberta was formed to give Alberta farmers a voice in shaping Alberta’s future. UFA was organized to enable members to co-operatively purchase farm supplies and other goods or services, combining maximum economic benefit and service.
Northern Alberta Development Council
The Northern Alberta Development Council (NADC) is a regional development council with a focus on advancing the development of the northern economy. The Northern Student Supplement is a non-repayable grant of $500 to $1,500. It is an incentive for northern Alberta students with high financial need to enter post-secondary programs. Bursary recipients commit to working in northern Alberta after graduation.
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More Than You Think!
The agriculture and food industry has a lot more opportunity than you might have imagined including careers in production and processing, and also science, technology, and all sorts of management roles. Our Career Profiles directory is also packed with lots of useful information and features to help you find the right kind of career for you.
Maybe you are looking for a new career opportunity through training and education. Perhaps you're thinking about building your work skills and experience to improve your current career? Or, it could be that you looking for a new way to use the skills you already have to find the job you want?
We think we can help. Soil to Sky is your directory to web-based information about agriculture, food, and everything you might need to build a rewarding, balanced career in our industry.
Can you answer just ten questions?
Soil to Sky has launched The Ten Questions Project, a wide-reaching survey for folks with jobs in the agriculture and food industry. Even if you don't think you have the most exciting career going, someone wants to know what you do every day -- its the information our users crave as they plan their own career paths. Click on the link and take a few minutes to tell us about your career. Somebody will be glad you did!
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Right now other great websites are helping you find careers in industries supporting the agriculture and food industry. Not sure if we're exactly what you're looking for? Why not visit one of our partner sites.
ECO Canada has Canada's Largest Environmental Job Board with hundreds of employers posting new environmental career opportunities every day -- and many of those are directly related to agriculture and food production!
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The Alberta Agricultural Economics Association initiative established endowed University of Alberta scholarships at the senior undergraduate and Masters levels commencing in the 1999-2000 academic year.
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This position would be responsible for the following: identification and description of farm production goals and communication of goals to all staff; regular monitoring of animal needs, pig flow, work schedules and emergency responses; water, feed and food quality, humidity, air flow, pig; following key rules of pig production with respect to loading and unloading...
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