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Congrats to the University of Guelph NAMA Student Business Competition Team Who Won Second Place in Kansas City.

We were delighted to watch the University of Guelph Student team compete against 29 very strong student teams from the leading Agriculture Universities from across the USA and Saskatchewan.  Each team presented a business plan to a panel of judges who evaluate the project.

Here are the final results.

 

1.  University of Minnesota

2.  University of Guelph

3.  Kansas State University

4.  University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana

5.  Michigan State University

6.  University of Wisconsin, Plattsville.

 

 

 

 

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Permalink Reply by Andrew Bawden on April 22, 2013 at 3:46pm

 Fantastic presentation and very well deserved. An amazing group with unbelievable drive and professionalism all with huge career potential. Congratulations

Permalink Reply by Elizabeth Stubbs on April 22, 2013 at 10:30pm

Thank you to Farms.com for their support and for posting this video.  The team members are (L-R): Eammon McGuinty, Jill Brown, Melissa Parkinson, Laura Nanne, Emily Den Haan, Lucas Meyer, Elizabeth Stubbs, Jeremy Fallis, Rob Bos

Permalink Reply by Emily den Haan on April 22, 2013 at 11:18pm

Thanks Andrew, the team really enjoyed the experience. Thanks to all the sponsors for their support!

Andrew Bawden said:

 Fantastic presentation and very well deserved. An amazing group with unbelievable drive and professionalism all with huge career potential. Congratulations

Permalink Reply by Roadrunner on April 23, 2013 at 9:44am

Great job.  Thanks for representing the University of Guelph so well on a big USA stage.

Everyone is proud of your efforts.

Permalink Reply by Joe Dales on April 23, 2013 at 12:37pm

Hi Elizabeth and Emily,

Does the whole team have summer or permanent jobs when they graduate.

Let me know and we will try to connect them to employers if they are still looking.

Take care,

 

Joe Dales

Farms.com

joe.dales@farms.com

877 438-5729 x5013

Permalink Reply by Emily den Haan on April 23, 2013 at 12:55pm

Thanks Joe, I do believe everyone has a job but I will certainly send them a note with your contact info if anyone is looking.



Joe Dales said:

Hi Elizabeth and Emily,

Does the whole team have summer or permanent jobs when they graduate.

Let me know and we will try to connect them to employers if they are still looking.

Take care,

 

Joe Dales

Farms.com

joe.dales@farms.com

877 438-5729 x5013

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