The Syllabus, MAB newsletter

Summer 2008 edition
Alumni Ray Hammarlund’s perspective of the energy situation, an update on the November Southeast Asia trip, a link to the new “Business & Beyond” TV show featuring the MAB program and more.

Winter 2008 edition
Welcome to the Class of 2010, Spotlight of Alumnus Zach Gaines, introduction of an MAB Experience blog, an update of the November 2008 MAB International Trip to Southeast Asia and more.

Fall 2007 edition
Details of the November 2008 Southeast Asia trip and featuring an Alumni Spotlight on Essien Ita (2003), a 10-yr program update, an award announcement and more.

Summer 2007 edition
Including a review of the MAB in the Heartland Alumni Event, Alumni Spotlight on Class of 2003 Graduate Eliana Cobos and information information about our November 2008 international trip to Southeast Asia.

Winter 2007 edition
A welcome to our 10th cohort of students, information about the April 2007 Alumni Event, Alumni Spotlight on Class of 2006 grad Michelle Evosovich, and MAB Advisory Board update.

Fall 2006 edition
Featuring a review and photos of the Alumni trip to Russia, Alumni Spotlight on Class of 2003 grad Laura Roessler, updates on new technology and the USDA grant, and more.

Summer 2006 edition
Featuring Alumni Spotlight on Class of 2003 grad Dave Rock, information on a grant the MAB has been awarded and pictures from Graduation.

Spring 2006 edition
Includes a welcome to the Class of 2008, an Alumni Spotlight on Leah Suellentrop, International Dairy Trader for Hoogwegt, U.S., information on the MAB trip to Russia and more.

Fall 2005 edition
Includes updated information on MAB trip to Russia and an Alumni Spotlight on Rich Porter.

Summer 2005 edition
Includes information on Lautaro Perez Rocha's work on Uruguay's cattle identification and tracking system, the MAB trip to Russia and a recap of MAB in Kansas City.

Spring 2005 edition
Welcome to the Class of 2007 and information about the first MAB Alumni Event

Summer 2004 edition
Includes a review of the first international MAB trip to South America, registration information for Risk and Profit conference and more.

Spring 2004 edition
Welcome to the Class of 2006 and congratulations to Arthur Capper Cooperative scholarship winner, Tyson Chick.

Fall 2003 edition
Includes an update on the MAB trip to South America and new Program Coordinator Lynnette Brummett is introduced.

Summer 2003 edition
MAB instructor Andy Barkley awarded K-State's Coffman Chair for Distinguished Teaching Scholars and more.

Spring 2003 edition
We welcome the Class of 2005 and congratulations to Arthur Capper Cooperative scholarship winner, Jess Thompson.

Fall 2002 edition
MAB alumni establish scholarship for students in production agriculture and the new MAB website is launched.

Summer 2002 edition
The first MAB international trip is announced, theses students receive grants for research and a new elective course is in development.

Winter 2002 edition
Welcome to the Class of 2004 and MAB receives an award.

Fall 2001 edition
MAB awarded the "Most Innovative Program in the Nation" and congratulations to Arthur Capper Cooperative scholarship winner, Bob Irbeck.

Winter 2001 edition
Welcome to the Class of 2003 and class updates, MAB instructor Bryan Schurle named 2000 Kansas Professor of the Year.

Summer 2000 edition
Business courses added to curriculum and international partnerships developed.

Summer 1999 edition
MAB scholarship fund established and research projects planned.

Awards and Recognition
• ACHE Distinguished Program Award - Comparative Food and Agriculture Systems 2007

• UCEA National Excellence in Teaching Award - Dr. Allen Featherstone 2006

• Commerce Bank Distinguished Graduate Faculty Award - Dr. Allen Featherstone 2005

• SIDLIT Outstanding Online Class - Comparative Food and Agriculture Systems 2005

• SIDLIT Outstanding Online Teaching Award - Dr. Allen Featherstone 2005

• ADEC Honorable Mention - Excellence in College and University Distance Education 2003

• ADEC Honorable Mention - Excellence in College and University Distance Education 2002

• ADEC Honorable Mention - Excellence in College and University Distance Education 2001

• UCEA/Peterson’s Most Innovative Program in the Nation 2001

• UCEA National Credit Excellence Award 2000

• UCEA Best New Credit Program Award, 1999 Region V

Program Press
Education for Agri-marketers - K-State's Master of Agribusiness
As demand for food and agricultural products increase, new skills and technologies must be developed to keep up. Communication and cooperation between grower, processor and retailer is more important than ever. Data and computer technology facilitates this communication that was not available to the agribusiness sector as recently as 10 years ago. To meet the growing demand and adapt to the changing technologies, Kansas State University introduced the innovative and award-winning Master of Agribusiness (MAB) distance program in 1998.

Kansas State University looks for agri business scope in PAU
If all goes as per plan, Punjab Agricultural University will offer a masters course in Agriculture Business, in collaboration with Kansas State University.

Collaboration Between PAU and Russian University-A Landmark Tie Up in Mutually Beneficial Areas: Prof. Pavel Sorokin
Prof. Pavel Sorokin of Moscow State Agro-Engineering University (MSAU), who visited the Punjab Agricultural University said that there existed potential opportunities for cooperation in agricultural sector through a collaboration between his University and the PAU.

Award-winning K-State Master of Agribusiness program a leader in teaching business and economic skills to animal health professionals
While other schools are just now trying to establish new master's programs in agribusiness or animal health, Kansas State University's master of agribusiness program, offered through distance education, continues to grow and earn honors 10 years after it was started.

K-State international agribusiness course wins award for innovation
After 10 years of providing agribusiness distance education, K-State’s Master of Agribusiness (MAB) program, its instructors and courses continue to win awards while developing agribusiness leaders.

K-State Offering Comparative Food and Agriculture Systems Class
Imagine traveling around the globe to learn about seven different cultures in four months. For most students this wouldn't be possible, but the agricultural economics department at Kansas State University has developed a course that gives undergraduate students the opportunity to study abroad without leaving the classroom.

MAB valuable to Anheuser-Busch employee
While filling a temporary position with Busch Agricultural Resources, Inc., Zach Gaines developed an interest in the beer industry and agriculture. With an undergraduate degree in English and little background in agriculture, Gaines, a Research Technician in Fort Collins, Colo., knew he needed to learn more about the industry to be successful.

K-State's Master of Agribusiness program celebrates a decade of providing award-winning distance education
Kansas State University's master of agribusiness program, the nation's first distance education master-level curriculum in agribusiness, is celebrating a decade of growth and success.

Higher education key to continuing success of growing cooperatives
Growth and change are necessary in any successful business and agricultural cooperatives are no different. As a student in K-State’s Master of Agribusiness (MAB) distance program, Barry Brant, Ag Inputs Vice President of Garden City Co-op, Inc., in Garden City, Kans., is learning the business and management skills he needs to make his employer more profitable in a rapidly changing environment.

K-State students and alumni tour Russian agribusinesses
Most students have the opportunity to learn about foreign countries while in the classroom. The Master of Agribusiness (MAB) distance-education program at Kansas State University offers students and alumni a chance to visit some of those countries.

K-State's Master of Agribusiness celebrates a decade of providing award-winning distance education
It has been nine years since Kansas State University developed its Master of Agribusiness (MAB) program. The MAB program was the first graduate agribusiness program in the nation to be offered via distance education. Over the years, the program has grown into an internationally recognized, award-winning program and as we are building our tenth class, the MAB program is celebrating a decade of building agribusiness leaders.

Ag Programs Offer Education Without Moving to Campus
Andy Holzwarth’s typical day is pretty much like the rest of working America’s. He heads off to his job as a crop systems specialist at John Deere in Wichita. Once finished, he heads home for supper and some family time, but that’s where things turn atypical.

A Family Affair: Cimarron Father, Son Earn Degrees From K-State
It's graduation time at Kansas State University and the Max and Linda Irsik family of Cimarron has double the reasons to celebrate. Max Irsik and his son, Maxson, are both earning degrees from K-State this semester.
For Max Irsik, the road to his third degree from K-State took him into cyberspace with the university's award-winning master in agribusiness program. The two-year program is Web-based, allowing students to fit course work around their work and family schedules. Students also are required to attend two one-week sessions on the Manhattan campus each year.