“Plowing Our Way into the Future”
Oct. 3 – 9, 2009
Ag Week is sponsored by the Iowa State University Agriculture and Life Sciences Student Council. The programs and events showcase the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and related industries. This event brings students, faculty and staff together to promote and celebrate the importance of agriculture. Our goal is to build awareness and appreciation for the role of agriculture in our everyday lives.
Schedule of Events
| Sept. 28 | – Ag Week t-shirt sales and rodeo tickets – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in Kildee Hall and Memorial Union |
| Sept. 30 | – Ag Week t-shirt sales and rodeo tickets – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in Kildee Hall and Memorial Union |
| Oct. 3 | – ISU Stampede Rodeo – 1 p.m. & 7 p.m. – Rodeo Grounds Two miles south of Ames on State Ave. Advance tickets: Adults: $9, Students: $8, Children (6-12): $5 At-the-gate: Adults: $10, Students: $9, Children (6-12): $6 Children 5 and under: free Sponsored by the ISU Rodeo Club |
| Oct. 4 | – ISU Stampede Rodeo – 1 p.m. – Rodeo Grounds Advance tickets: Adults: $9, Students: $8, Children (6-12): $5 At-the-gate: Adults: $10, Students: $9, Children (6-12): $6 Children 5 and under: free Sponsored by the ISU Rodeo Club |
| Oct. 5 | – Faculty breakfast – 7-9:30 a.m., Kildee Pavillion/Curtiss Hall – Kickoff Barbeque – 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Central Campus – Meet & Greet the Deans – 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Central Campus – Career Fair Information – 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Central Campus |
| Oct. 6 | – Chili Cook Off – noon to 2 p.m., Central Campus Sponsored by the Pre-Vet Club |
| Oct. 7 | – Pork Barbeque – 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Central Campus – Ag Olympics – 1– 2 p.m., Central Campus |
| Oct. 8 | – Barbeque – 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Central Campus – Softball Tournament – 5:30 p.m. – Ag Study Abroad BBQ – 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Kildee Pavillion, Free |
| Oct. 9 | – Ag Champion Softball Game – TBA Sponsored by the ACT Club |
Sponsors
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Iowa Pork Producers Association
ISU Rodeo Club
ACT Club
NAMA
Pre-Vet Club
Land O' Lakes
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Contact Information
Ag Week Co-Chairs
Christine Weirich and Ben Hershey