Saturday, 16 Sep 2017
50th anniversary celebration: Horticulture Research Station
Events include farm tours, apple demonstrations, games for children and an anniversary program (3-3:45 p.m.).
Friday, 22 Sep 2017
Business pitch competition
Watch 16 participants deliver 90-second business pitches to three judges, in hopes of winning a $900 prize. Part of Agricultural Entrepreneurship Week.
Ag Entrepreneurship info fair
Learn about Agricultural Entrepreneurship Initiative programs, including the entrepreneurial studies minor, travel opportunities, the student incubator and the National Agri-Marketing Association. Part of Agricultural Entrepreneurship Week.
Saturday, 23 Sep 2017
Entrepreneur roundtable
"Welcome to the PIT (People Impacting Tomorrow): Entrepreneur Roundtable." Have dinner and conversations with key entrepreneurs, influencers and business builders. Registration is required.
Lecture: Frontiers of Ag Opportunity
"Are We Ready? The Frontiers of Ag Opportunity," Jay Lehr, science director at the Heartland Institute think tank.
Wednesday, 27 Sep 2017
Retirement reception: Dan Morrical
Dan Morrical, professor of animal science, is retiring. A program will begin at 4 p.m.
Thursday, 28 Sep 2017
Book sale
A fundraiser for the United Way of Story County. Books and CDs are $1 each or $5 for six. DVDs are $2.
Friday, 29 Sep 2017
Book sale
A fundraiser for the United Way of Story County. Books, CDs and DVDs are available; free will donations are appreciated.