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Senwes top of the list...
FFA (FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA) GLOBAL
PROGRAMMES GIVE STUDENTS AND TEACHERS
THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE THE DIFFERENT
AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES AND CULTURE IN
OTHER COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD.
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tudents who are members
of FFA participated in
the International Leadership
Seminar for State Officers.
These youngsters, that were
handpicked from the best,
recently visited South Africa in
order to learn more about local
agricultural practices.
Those who participate
in global programs:
1. Develop a broader
perspective as they become
more culturally aware.
2. Gain a greater
understanding of an
ever-changing global
marketplace.
3. Learn about internship
and employment
opportunities from
global industry leaders.
4. Develop friendships with
diverse groups of people
who share a common
interest in agriculture.
The FFA makes a positive
difference in the lives of
students by developing
their potential for premier
leadership, personal growth
and career success through
agricultural education.
They were welcomed at
Senwes by Joe Maswanganyi
(Executive Director: Strategy,
Sustainability and Corporate
Services), Pieter Malan
(Assistant General Manager:
Grainlink Operations) and
Christo Booyens (Managing
Director: TradeVantage).
Maswanganyi described
the visit to Senwes as a
“mutual learning experience”.
He pointed out that
Senwes is one of the biggest
agribusinesses in the country.
He highlighted the
importance of joint ventures
and partnerships in the
industry and said the company
strived to be sustainable.
Integration and consolidations
are the main ingredients
in achieving this goal.
Youth unemployment and
educational challenges are
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