Sharing your story with students is as easy as contacting your local school. Contact the counselor or  teacher 

Where to start? Visit the schools website for contact information. Click here for a sample email to send to the school. 

Monica Brown is the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS) Senior Freshman Admissions Counselor. And Jeff Polski is CFANS Transfer Counselor. Share Abby's and Jeff's contact info with a student who is interested in learning more about opportunities available in CFANS.

Monica's Direct: 612-625-3284
Email:  brow4100@umn.edu
Jeff's Direct: 612-624-3220
Email: pols0025@umn.edu
Toll Free: 1-800-752-1000

The Norman Borlaug Science Achievement Award recognizes deserving high school juniors who excel in science. This award, presented by the CFANS Alumni Society, serves as a catalyst for students to consider a career in food, agricultural, or natural resource sciences.  Nominations are due by April 1 each year. 

Share this video to help students, parents and teachers learn more about CFANS. Our students have access to campus spaces that support hands-on learning, outdoor exploration, and build community. Join Audrey, a current Sustainable Systems Management major, as she describes some of the unique resources and opportunities available to CFANS students in St. Paul, a vital part of the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus.

There are many youth organizations who may be interested in an alumni connector as a resource, speaker...  Here are a few links to get started. 

Minnesota FFA Association Directory

Minnesota 4-H Directory

Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts

Check out who our current Connectors are here, all of who are CFANS alumni!

Join CFANS LinkedIn: LinkedIn Group

Join CFANS Maroon&Gold: Maroon&Gold Group