UNL’s Animal Science Department is preparing the next generation of ag leaders with hands-on experience

Preparing the next generation of leaders in agriculture, the University of Nebraska Lincoln’s Animal Science Department offers students opportunities to gain practical skills and build relationships as they prepare to enter the workforce.

Department Head, Dr. Deb VanOverbeke spoke with RFD-TV’s own Suzanne Alexander about her background in meat science, some of the projects at the lab, and giving students hands-on experiences.

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