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Explore is the second edition of the popular magazine first published in 2000 to promote careers in agricultural technology and systems management for agricultural, biological, and food systems. This updated version describes what the people working and studying in this area do and how they do it. It will be used by colleges and universities to draw interest to their programs.
All photographs published in this issue were supplied by employers, universities, or people featured in the articles.
Finally, a special thanks to all those who were willing to share their stories and to those who will be distributing this special issue and its message to the youth of the world.  

February Resource Departments

Events Calendar ... 2nd cover

Personnel Service ... 2

Professional Listings ... 3

Welcome to Explore ­ Careers in Agricultural Technology and Systems Management . You are entering a new chapter in your life ­ both exciting and frightening. You will soon be deciding your future path . . . choosing a school and a major, leaving home and making new friends. This magazine is designed to show you possible career opportunities in the agricultural technology and systems management field. If you aren't familiar with an ag systems degree, please read on. We think you will be impressed with the diverse and interesting job opportunities awaiting ag systems graduates. Take your time reading through this magazine. You have a big decision to make, and we think you will like what this career has to offer.  

Not sure what you want to do with you life? Read this magazine for some great ideas. Want to order copies of this issue? Send e-mail to the ASAE Order Department .

Questions or comments? Send e-mail to editor@asabe.org .  

Table of Contents

Questions About Agricultural Systems ... 2

Internships ... 4

Fantasy Farming ... 6

Go For It! ... 8

Overseas Opportunities ... 10

The Path to Success ... 12

A Student's Perspective ... 14

Hands-On Approach ... 16

A Different Path ... 17

Internationals ... 18

Painless Data Sharing ... 20

Personal Satisfaction ... 21

Before the Cap and Gown: The Capstone ... 22

College Job Experiences ... 25

Round Out Your Future with ASAE ... 26

Jobs! ... 27

In Search of the Perfect School ... 28

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