The Agriculture and Natural Resources Department at UMC will host Ag Arama Friday and Saturday in the University Teaching and Outreach Center located on the north edge of campus.
Events kick off with a chili feed sponsored by the Animal Science Association from 5 to 8 p.m. for $5 per person. Ag Arama continues Saturday with contests in agronomy, animal science, horticulture, agricultural business and natural resources. There will also be animal showmanship contests and an agricultural industries show featuring some of the latest in agricultural equipment. The weekend concludes with a social at the Crookston American Legion from 5:30 to 7 p.m., followed by a dance from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Ag Arama 2014 is dedicated to long-time faculty member and alumna Susan Jacobson. She was recognized with the Outstanding Alumni Award during homecoming last fall.
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