Programs
Ag Policy Summit
The MANRRS Ag Policy Summit introduces students to major policies that lead and impact the food and agriculture industry. Selected Fellows learn how trade associations help shape policy, how federal agencies execute and implement policy, and learn how they can advocate for agricultural-related issues relevant to their interests.
Animal Health and Care Academy
The Animal Health and Animal Care Academy is a professional development, career development, and educational immersive experience designed to expose students to traditional and non-traditional (non-veterinary) careers and professional mentors.
Junior MANRRS Agriventure Camp
Junior MANRRS Ambassador Program
The Junior MANRRS Ambassador Program empowers middle and high school students to serve as leaders and advocates for MANRRS within their schools and communities. Ambassadors gain early exposure to careers in agriculture, natural resources, and STEM while developing leadership, communication, and professional skills.
The objectives for Junior MANRRS Ambassadors are to:
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Serve as peer leaders and representatives of MANRRS at their schools.
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Strengthen leadership, public speaking, and teamwork skills.
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Increase awareness of MANRRS opportunities among students.
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Connect with collegiate MANRRS members and industry partners for mentorship.
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Encourage broader participation in agriculture and related sciences.
Junior MANRRS Leadership Institutes
The Junior MANRRS Leadership Institute is a program designed to engage underrepresented middle and high school students and promote diversity within careers in agriculture, natural resources and other related STEM disciplines at an earlier age and introduce them to corporate and federal partners. In MANRRS, these programs are coordinated with MANRRS Affiliate Partners and Collegiate Chapters – Colleges of Agricultural and Natural Sciences. The objectives for Junior MANRRS are to:
- Increase high school graduation rates for minority students in the Junior MANRRS umbrella
- Increase college enrollment rates for MD students through direct exposure to the land-grant system and mentorship opportunities via collegiate MANRRS members
- Dispel the "myths of agriculture"
- Improve diversity in underrepresented areas of agriculture and related sciences.
- Expose underrepresented high school students to important "soft skills" (i.e. leadership, public speaking, professionalism etc.)
- Expose underrepresented high school students to applied research and give them an opportunity to present at regional and national conferences.
L.E.A.D. - MENTORING PROGRAM
Professional Development Series
Resource Assistants Program (RAP)
Resource Assistants help the Forest Service accomplish mission-critical work as they work to attract and retain a diverse and inclusive workforce. The Resource Assistants Program is designed for emerging professionals to launch their natural and cultural resources careers. RA's will receive PAID hands-on learning experience, mentorship, coaching to complete mission-critical work while developing leadership, critical thinking, and strategic communication skills.
S.M.A.R.T. Academy
The MANRRS S2.M.A.R.T. Academy (Supply Chain & Manufacturing, Sales & Marketing, AgEd & Recruitment, and Technology) is MANRRS’ signature career immersion experience for students ready to lead in modern agriculture.
Designed to expose and prepare talented MANRRS students for high-impact careers across agribusiness and related disciplines, the S2.M.A.R.T. Academy equips participants with the knowledge, network, and real-world skill sets needed to compete — and win — in a rapidly evolving industry.
Up to 10 students per track will be selected for this competitive cohort-based experience.
