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Karl Binns, Coordinator of Recruitment, Retention and Experimental Learning, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Leslie Blanchard, Assistant Dean, College of Agriculture, Louisiana State University (LSU) and Riley Padgett, Director of Advocacy and Government Relations, National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Organization, paneled the discussion, “Opportunities for Youth – Agricultural Engagement with K-12 Students at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Science, Technology and Math (STEM) symposium, “America the Bountiful” at the USDA in Washington, D.C. Thur. Oct. 6, 2016. The symposium focused on education, career opportunities and entrepreneurship in science, technology and math disciplines associated with agriculture. USDA photo by Bob Nichols.