Go big or go ag
The Canadian Agri-Marketing Association (CAMA) Saskatchewan student chapter at the U of S placed second in an agri-marketing competition against 29 other agricultural universities.
By University Communications
At the competition, held at the National Agri-Marketing Conference in Kansas City, Mo. April 13-15, teams were required to come up with a product and present a marketing plan. The U of S team, which included students from the College of Agriculture and Bioresources and the Edwards School of Business, pitched their product, "Go‐Fer‐It" oatmeal smoothie, was marketed as a filling, healthy snack for children who live a busy and active lifestyle.
While proud of their accomplishment, it is the practical application of their education that stands out. The competition provided a unique opportunity to apply what they have learnt in the classroom before starting a job.
"A class gives you lots of knowledge and book smarts but this group applies that knowledge that you learn in class and puts it in a context where you can apply it to a professional setting," said Bayley Blackwell, incoming president of the CAMA Saskatchewan Student Chapter.
See more on the College of Agriculture and Bioresources website.
While proud of their accomplishment, it is the practical application of their education that stands out. The competition provided a unique opportunity to apply what they have learnt in the classroom before starting a job.
"A class gives you lots of knowledge and book smarts but this group applies that knowledge that you learn in class and puts it in a context where you can apply it to a professional setting," said Bayley Blackwell, incoming president of the CAMA Saskatchewan Student Chapter.
See more on the College of Agriculture and Bioresources website.