Farm Horizons • April 3, 2017 • Page 22
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“ Without starting out at Mid-County, I probably would have had a hard time getting where I am now,” he said.
In May 2016, Ancel completed his degree in agricultural industries and marketing from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
“ The focus of my major is in crops and soils, so on top of business, my major focuses on agronomy, soil science, and applied plant science, along with world issues and solutions pertaining to agriculture,” Ancel noted on his LinkedIn page.
After graduation, Ancel was hired for a two-year training program at WinField United. He initially served under a regional agronomist in southern Minnesota, where his responsibilities included applying pesticide treatments, soil / tissue sampling and analysis, crop research, and advising customers.
In January, WinField relocated Ancel to New Hampton, IA, where he works as an agronomy associate. He’ s looking forward to helping farmers with their seed and chemical purchases, and making sure the growing season runs smoothly.
When he’ s not at work, Ancel can be found hunting( in the fall), cooking, and reading. He also considers himself a“ music geek,” although he doesn’ t play an instrument. •
Farm Camp offered
Farm Camp Minnesota offers one-day camps at three different locations this summer. The camps are sponsored by farmers, farm oganizations, agribusinesses, and volunteers.
The sixth annual Farm Camp Minnesota is for students entering third through sixth grade this fall.
Dates, locations
Monday, Aug. 7 and Tuesday, Aug. 8 – Farmamerica in the
Waseca area. Tuesday, Aug, 15 – Schmitt family farm near Rice. Wednesday, Aug. 16 – Wolf Creek Dairy near Dundas. The day camps will take place from 9 a. m. to 3 p. m. each day.
Farm Camp allows campers the opportunity to learn about today’ s agriculture, as well as where their food comes from, how it is grown, and how farm products are used in our daily life.
Each camper will have the opportunity to learn about various types of livestock and crop farms, including pork, beef, dairy, turkey, corn, and soybeans.
They will also learn about the equipment used on farms, and at the Dundas and Waseca sites, will each get a ride in a tractor.
How to register
Pre-registration is required. Register online at farmcampminnesota. org.
Early bird registration is $ 15 per camper by Saturday, June 10; after June 10, registration is $ 25. For more information or to register, go to farmcampminnesota. org, or email Farmcampmn @ outlook. com.