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Major-Specific Student Organizations
Agricultural Education Club
The Agricultural Education Club is open to anyone and everyone interested in Agricultural Education and FFA; you don't have to be an Agricultural Education major! We work with the Minnesota FFA Association and host a Fall and Winter Invitational, as well as assist with State Convention in the spring. The club networks with other colleges across the state and maintains relationships with agricultural companies. Fantastic opportunities await you in the Ag. Ed. Club! Members have traveled to Chicago and Costa Rica for educational study tours. Members may also have the opportunity to attend the National FFA Convention in Louisville, KY. Contact Amber Seibert at seib0050@umn.edu with questions.

Applied Environmental Solutions
Applied Environmental Solutions (AES) is a group involved in reducing CO2 emission through researching and applying modern environmental techniques. Students from a variety of disciplines are encourage to join, especially fun students that are enthused to be involved and have any interest in marketing, communication, finance, business, management, environmental law, or engineering! Contact Steve Peichel at peich016@umn.edu with questions.

Environmental Studies Club
The Environmental Studies Club provides students with the opportunity to become acquainted with and discuss environmental issues, promote and participate in environmentally-related service projects, and share mutual concerns with students and faculty. The Club organizes several field trips to natural areas and weekend camping trips to State Parks or other areas each semester. Students from any major in the College are welcome to join this club. Contact Sherry Enzler with at senzler@umn.edu with questions.

Fisheries and Wildlife Club/Student Chapter of the Wildlife Society
The Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Club promotes fellowship among students and faculty in the Department of Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology and sponsors social, vocational, and educational events. Check out the website at http://fwcb.cfans.umn.edu/F&Wclub/.  You can also email fwcbclub@umn.edu for more information.

Food Science and Nutrition Club
The Food Science and Nutrition Club fosters a close relationship among the Food Science and Nutrition students and faculty and promotes interest in the profession. The club encourages programs that stimulate the knowledge, thought and vision of its membership. Programs include speakers, demonstrations, field trips, and opportunities for association with leaders in the profession. Planned annual activities for the club include a tour of Pillsbury, a tour of Davisco, a departmental holiday party, a club picnic, a new product development team, and a number of speakers. There are no requirements for joining the club; it is open to all students interested in Food Science and Nutrition. Visit the website at http://fscn.cfans.umn.edu/news_events/fscnclub.html. You can also contact fsnclub@umn.edu with questions.

Forestry Club
This club focuses on social and educational opportunities related to the fields of forestry and natural resource professions. Forestry Club traditions include the Midwestern Foresters Conclave (lumberjack games), highway cleanup, tree cutting and subsequent tree sales at the Forestry Club Christmas tree lot, and an annual Forester's Day featuring a pancake breakfast, field events, and a banquet. Meeting are generally held twice per month; we welcome all interested students. Please contact Forestry Club at fclub@umn.edu for more information.

The Horticulture Club
The Horticulture Club promotes professionalism in all phases of horticulture, provides a voice for horticulture students, and provides information relative to the field of horticulture to club members through tours, speakers, movies, projects, and many other fun and interesting activities. Members of the club gain practical experience in plant culture in the greenhouse. The members enjoy propagating and growing plants together at various campus plant sales to generate the club's funds. They also enjoy making and selling corsages, holiday wreaths and centerpieces, and many other floral arrangements. Please contact hortclub@umn.edu with questions.

Pre-Vet Club
The Pre-Vet Club is an undergraduate organization with the purpose of instilling the utmost knowledge in future veterinarians through the aid of guest speakers, group discussions, hands-on experiences, study groups, and social events.  Annual events include tubing at Green Acres, the Trail of Terror, the Wildlife Science Center campout with the wolves, the American Pre-Veterinary Medical Association National Symposium, the University of Minnesota Vet School Open House, the Dog Wash Fundraiser, and the MN Horse Expo.  Please contact pvc@umn.edu with questions.

Recreation Resource Management Club
The Recreation Resource Management Club provides a forum for students, faculty and staff, and alumni of the University of Minnesota to convene on themes relating to recreation, sustainable tourism, natural resources, and the environment.  The club facilitates and promotes opportunities to participate in recreational activities, social and professional networking, travel, natural resource management, environmental education, and campus and community involvement.  The RRM club welcomes anyone and everyone for membership, encouraging positive settings and situations to appreciate and enjoy one another and our natural environment. If you’re interested in any of the following topics then this is the right club for you: recreation and outdoor adventure; natural resources and the environment; sustainable tourism; having fun and making friends; leadership opportunities; and feeling a greater connection to the campus and community.  Please visit the student group page on the Student Unions and Activities website for more info or contact: Stella Collier at colli552@umn.edu.

Student Organization of Nutrition and Dietetics (SOND)
Since 1980, The Student Organization of Nutrition and Dietetics, SOND, has brought together nutrition and dietetics students for networking, support, fun and outreach. Visit the website at http://fscn.cfans.umn.edu/news_events/sond.html