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12 Iowa High School Students Chosen for Trip to China

Visiting farmers’ markets, exploring farming practices and interacting with other cultures are just some of the activities 12 Iowa high school students are looking forward to during their summer trip to China. The trip is part of a program designed to help Iowa youth gain the necessary international knowledge and skills to meet the demands of the new global economy.
Outcomes: 
Giving Iowa high school students an opportunity to gain a better understanding of other cultures will pay great dividends as Iowa continues to play a critical role in the fast growing global food system.
Source: 

http://www.extension.iastate.edu/article/12-iowa-high-school-students-ch...

Government?: 
No
Type of Exchange: 
culture
education/science
Partners: 
Global Youth Excellence Program’s China Leadership Experience
Sponsor(s): 
Iowa State University Extension
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation and Iowa Soybean Association
Participants (Types): 
Iowa High School Students
Number of Participants: 
12
Exchange Date: 
Sunday, July 31, 2011 to Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Continuing: 
No
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Location: 
Iowa and China
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