California FFA News Fall 2015 | Page 3

how to raise and sell two sheep so that we can make enough money to buy four sheep next year.’ This young man has learned the basic principle that will free him from poverty.” AgriCorps is a new organization and our first team is finishing their year of service in Ghana. In August 2015, twenty new AgriCorps members will arrive in Ghana to start our second year! We’re planning on expanding to more countries in Africa and Latin America over the coming years. During an AgriCorps member’s year of service they grow tremendously – both professionally and personally. It is impossible to live and work in the developing world and build authentic cross-cultural relationships without being changed. Our volunteers have a wider world-view and life experience that is critical to work in globalizing agricultural industry. Upon their return home AgriCorps members have tremendous skills to bring to the workplace. We have members who are pursuing graduate degrees, careers in agricultural development and agricultural business, as well as teaching high school agriculture! If you want to be a part of the solution to help feed 9 billion people by 2050, think about joining AgriCorps when you graduate! • The 2015-16 AgriCorps team rocking their traditional Ghanaian outfits! Audrey Denny on assignment in Ghana AgriCorps member, John Romo, examines the cornfield at his school with a student. Members of the Saviour 4-H Club have fun while planting their garden. If you’d like to keep up with AgriCorps until you are eligible to join, make sure you follow us on these platforms: www.agricorps.org Twitter: @agricorps_US Instagram: @agricorps Facebook: /agricorps California FFANEWS • Page 3 • Fall 2015