Posted: September 28, 2020
Many things are different this fall — but there are still plenty of ways to explore entrepreneurship at the College of Agricultural Sciences.
Thinking like an entrepreneur leads to success. Entrepreneurs try new things, aren't afraid to fail and quickly adapt to a changing reality.
No matter your current job or career goals, or whether you ever start a business, thinking like an entrepreneur leads to success.
Ag Sciences Career Day
Connect with E&I Tuesday, Sept. 29 at the Ag Sciences Career Day, 10 am – 3:30 p.m.
Learn about:
- Opportunities to join the E&I student team.
- Forming a team for the Ag Springboard student business pitch contest in 2021.
- Taking classes in entrepreneurship.
- Earning a minor in entrepreneurship and innovation as a College of Ag Sciences student.
We'll also share highlights from our Onward Ag Entrepreneurs! conversation “Get Back in the Game!" about staying motivated during uncertainty.
Onward Ag Entrepreneurs!
This summer, we launched a series of video chats with entrepreneurs about how they keep moving forward despite the uncertainty of these times. You can see the full videos on our Facebook page, @psuaginnovation.
Our next Onward Ag Entrepreneurs! conversation is Oct. 14, 12 p.m., with "How to Grow During a Pandemic."
Anne Yorks, creator of The Flour Box, joins us to talk about how her cookie-creation business has grown during the pandemic.
Christina Couch, Innovation Analyst at OCP North America, joins us to talk about how she's grown professionally during the pandemic. Christina, a 2019 grad, majored in agribusiness management with minors in economics and international agriculture.
Anne and Cristina join Dr. Mark Gagnon, Harbaugh Entrepreneur and Innovation Faculty Scholar.
Join the conversation on Facebook Live! or via webinar link.
Anne has created cookies for the Big Bang Theory and Neiman Marcus. Her company, The Flour Box, offers the right tools and tutorials to take the stress out of creating and decorating beautiful cookies.
Anne converted her garage into a bakery and never looked back. She told her story as the 2014 keynote speaker for the Ag Springboard student business pitch contest. In 2018, she judged Ag Springboard.
Learn more about Ag Springboard:
https://agsci.psu.edu/entrepreneur/events/springboard
Let's connect!
Email Dr. Mark Gagnon.
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