Friday, March 29, 2019

Conservation Enforcement Specialist

Applications are being currently accepted for the position listed below.  If interested, you are encouraged to access the below vacancy announcement and apply online at https://jobs.civilservice.louisiana.gov/

Office of Conservation:

Monday, March 25, 2019

Student volunteers

We need our students to help with the following events:

Tuesday March 26, 2019 -  AREA III CDE – McNeese Farm 7:30 a.m.  (signup sheet in ag office)

Saturday March 30, 2019 – 1000 Trees in 1000 Days – 8:30 a.m. Tuten Park

Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Louisiana Poultry Industries Educational Foundation, Inc. Scholarship Application

Louisiana Poultry Industries Educational Foundation, Inc.

P.O. Box 10197
Ruston, LA 71272
(318) 257-4287
Fax: (318) 257-5060

March 19, 2019

To Whom It May Concern:

    The Louisiana Poultry Industries Educational Foundation, Inc., will be offering scholarships on a competitive basis for students demonstrating a sincere interest in the poultry industry. 

    A student must meet the following requirements for eligibility:

    1. Demonstrate sincere interest in the poultry industry by one or more of the following:
    A.    Majoring in Animal Science, Agribusiness, Business,    
        Pre-veterinary Medicine, or Engineering
            B.    Poultry Course Enrollment or Completion
            C.    Poultry Industry Related Internship, Work, or Activities

    2. Possess a minimum of 2.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.

    3. Be a student in a Louisiana institution of higher learning.

    4. Have completed a minimum of 15 college credit semester hours or equivalent.

    5. Submit the following by the May 15, 2019 deadline:
        A.    Application Form
                B.    250 Word Essay on Poultry Industry Interest
                C.    Three Letters of Recommendation
        D.    Current Academic Transcript

    Application forms and information regarding these scholarships are attached.  We appreciate your cooperation and assistance in the distribution of these to the appropriate individuals.

Sincerely,


Gary A. Kennedy, Ph.D.
Committee Chairman
Louisiana Poultry Industries Education Foundation, Inc.

Louisiana Poultry Industries Educational Foundation, Inc.
Scholarship Application
Deadline May 15, 2019
                                                                                                
Please print or type in the information below.

Name:                                                                                                                                        

Social Security Number:                                                 

Local Address:                                                                                                                                 
                                                                                                                                                

Home Address:                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                                 

Local Telephone No.:                                                                                                                 

Home Telephone No.:                                                                                                                

E-mail address:

Parish:                                              High School:                                                                      

University Attending:                                                                                                                 

Advisor:                                                      Major:                                                                    

Total College Credit Hours Attempted:                                                       

Total College Credit Hours Earned:                                                  

Overall College Grade Point Average:                                                      

High School Graduation Grade Point Average:                                                       

Estimated Date of College Graduation:                                                                                  

College and/or High School Clubs, Organizations, Activities, Etc.:

Awards, Honors, Scholarships and Other Recognition:

Career Goals:

Poultry Industry Work Experience:

Your signature below certifies that all the information stated above in this application is true and correct:

                                                           
Signature  /  Date

Louisiana Poultry Industries Educational Foundation, Inc.
Scholarship Application






APPLICATION DEADLINE:
May 15, 2019
Application Instructions:

Scholarships are awarded by the foundation to qualified students on a      competitive basis.  Major requirements include a sincere interest in the poultry
industry as demonstrated by majoring in Animal Science, Agribusiness, Business, Pre-veterinary Medicine, or Engineering.  Enrollment in poultry courses, involvement in poultry industry related internships, work, or activities will also be considered for the awarding of scholarships.  A minimum of 2.5 grade
point average is required.  Applicants must have completed 15 college credit
semester hours or equivalent and be enrolled in a Louisiana institution of higher education.
   
Applicants must do the following:

     1.  Fill out the application form.  You may use extra pages if needed.

     2.  Submit a 250 word essay explaining your interest in the poultry industry.

     3.  Attach three letters of recommendation.

     4.  Attach a current academic transcript.

     5.  Mail applications to the address below to be received by May 15, 2019.
Dr. Gary A. Kennedy
College of Applied and Natural Sciences
Louisiana Tech University
P.O. 10197
Ruston, LA 71272-0005

Monday, March 18, 2019

USDA/NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE


Student Trainee (Soil Conservationist)
USDA/NATURAL RESOURCES  CONSERVATION SERVICE
Open & closing dates:                  03/18/2019 to 03/22/2019
Salary:                                              $26,587 to $34,561/per year
Pay scale & grade:                         GS-03
Full Performance Level:                GS-04
Series:                                              GS-0499
Appointment type:                        Internship
Work schedule:                               Full-Time
Job announcement number:   NRCS-19-10445426-PW-LA-GNB
Multiple Locations:  7 total positions – Colfax                   Denham Springs
                                                                                DeRidder             Marksville
                                                                                Monroe               Opelousas
                                                                                Talullah


Student Trainee (Economist)
USDA/NATURAL RESOURCES  CONSERVATION SERVICE
Open & closing dates:                  03/15/2019 to 03/21/2019
Salary:                                              $26,587 to $34,561/per year
Pay scale & grade:                         GS-03
Full Performance Level:               GS-04
Series:                                              GS-0899
Appointment type:                       Internship
Work schedule:                                Full-Time
Job announcement number:   NRCS-19-10449611-PW-LA-TS
Multiple Locations:  2 total positions –  Alexandria
                                                                               


Student Trainee (Engineering)
USDA/NATURAL RESOURCES  CONSERVATION SERVICE
Open & closing dates:                  03/15/2019 to 03/21/2019
Salary:                                              $26,587 to $34,561/per year
Pay scale & grade:                         GS-03
Full Performance Level:               GS-04
Series:                                              GS-0199
Appointment type:                       Internship
Work schedule:                                Full-Time
Job announcement number:   NRCS-19-10448850-PW-LA-CD
Multiple Locations:  2 position –  New Iberia
                                                                   Ruston


Refer to the vacancy announcements at usajobs for detailed information on all of the positions and how to apply.  

Sunday, March 17, 2019

USDA Forest Service

Please see email below & attached -
Sylvia is going to be at Gayle on Monday March 25th – I suggested she speak to Dr. Chungs 8:00 a.m. plant science students and I will have her come to my 10:10 class in the auditorium.  She said she would like to visit with as many students as possible.  If you have a specific time for her please let me know so I can share with her.  If you would like your class to join in at 1010 that would be fine too.

  Please share with any students interested in an internship or a permanent position in the Forest Service. I have also included two general handouts that provide career path information as well as programs and opportunities. If any students have questions they are more than welcome to contact me. Thanks!

Hiring Event Handouts:
Society for Range Management Hiring Event- Hiring students and recent graduates. Apply online at USAJOBS.GOV March 11th-15th
Southern Region Career Intern Program- Hiring recent graduates and seniors. Apply at serve.gyfoundation.org . Apply by March 29th


Forest Service Shield
Sylvia Staples
Regional Recruiter
Forest Service
USDA Forest Service Southern Region (R8)
p: 404-550-5448 sylvia.u.staples@usda.gov
1720 Peachtree Road, NW Atlanta, GA 30309www.fs.fed.us 

Tuesday, March 5, 2019

Forester jobs, National Wild Turkey Federation

https://nwtf.applicantpro.com/jobs/

Louisiana Garden Club Federation Scholarships

The Louisiana Garden Club Federation is offering 10 scholarships for the 2019-20 academic year.  The value of the scholarships range from $250 to $2000 and are available to Junior through Graduate Students.  We would appreciate it if you would let your students in Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management (or other related area) know of these scholarships.

We have stepped up our deadline for applications to better accommodate our Club year.  Applications are due by April 1, 2019.

Application forms and more information on eligibility may be found at


Students may send all information electronically to LGCFScholarships@gmail.com .

Calcasieu 4-H agent position

Calcasieu 4-H agent position.  It closes March 26th

Meat and Poultry Inspector

Meat and Poultry Inspector in the Lafayette District (Area 2 on the attached map). The job posted this morning and will be available for 10 days (Feb 26-Mar 7). The posting will be extended if a qualified applicant is not found. This position requires a baccalaureate degree with at least 24 agricultural semester hours or substituting enforcement work experience. 


                                                      https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/592075/8100-ple-professional-level-exam

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Thank you,

Brian Miller | Assistant Director 
Office of Animal Health & Food Safety | Meat & Poultry Inspection Program
Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry

225.922.1358| 225.237.5908 Fax | bmiller@ldaf.la.gov

FY 2019 national Sea Grant aquaculture funding opportunities

The FY 2019 national Sea Grant aquaculture funding opportunities are now available. The National Sea Grant Office will host an informational webinar about the three aquaculture-related funding opportunities on Monday, March 4 at 3 pm Eastern. Register or join using this link.   

Read a summary of the three opportunities on our website. A summary of each is also provided below. 

Advanced Aquaculture Collaborative Programs - 2019, NOAA-OAR-SG-2019-2005963
Sea Grant anticipates at least $9,000,000 will be available to support the establishment of collaborative programs to build the capacity of Sea Grant and its partners to advance aquaculture in areas where a foundation of knowledge and activity currently exists but where significant barriers to sustainable domestic marine and Great Lakes aquaculture remain. These collaborative programs will serve as geographic or topic-based hubs for fully integrated, transdisciplinary research, outreach, and education that will provide broad, non-proprietary support and investment for building and/or enhancing an aquaculture industry.
  • Letters of Indent are due April 15, 2019 (see formal announcement for details).
  • Full proposals are due May 15, 2019 (see formal announcement for details).
Exploring New Aquaculture Opportunities - 2019, NOAA-OAR-SG-2019-2005960
Sea Grant anticipates $1,500,000 will be available to support Sea Grant-led aquaculture projects to catalyze work in a range of topics or geographies. This competition will fund diverse, and at times, high-risk, developmental projects that will envision, explore and advance aquaculture opportunities where a minimal foundation currently exists.
  • Letters of intent are due March 26, 2019 (see formal announcement for details).
  • Full proposals are due April 24, 2019 (see formal announcement for details).
Social, Behavioral, and Economic Research Needs in Aquaculture - 2019,  NOAA-OAR-SG-2019-2005953
The National Sea Grant Office anticipates around $3,000,000 will be available to support research to address critical gaps in social, behavioral, and economic knowledge as it relates to U.S. aquaculture and the communities impacted and served by it. The initiative is informed by the National Strategic Plan for Federal Aquaculture Research; the Sea Grant 10-Year NOAA Sea Grant Aquaculture Vision; and previous research from federal, state, and university scientists.
  • Letters of intent are due April 2, 2019 (see formal announcement for details).
  • Full proposals are due May 1, 2019 (see formal announcement for details).
Please direct questions about these federal funding opportunities to oar.hq.sg.aquaculture@noaa.gov