The INTAG Team. 

Back Row (L-R):  Alexandra Lewis, South African table-grape growers Rika and Chris du Plessis, Brian Cameron, Greg Harriott, Professor Tom Bruening.  Front Row:  Urja Dave, Meghan Walsh, C.J. Holtzman, Amber Shollenberger, Jessica Zutell.

INSTRUCTORS

Dr. Thomas Bruening is an Associate Professor at Penn State.  He is the INTAG Minor coordinator in the Agricultural and Extension Education Department.  He has  led undergraduate and graduate classes to South Africa, Russia, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, Ukraine, Moldova and to Brazil.  He is a strong believer in active student participation and involvement in international programs. E-mail Dr. Bruening at thb2@psu.edu

Ginger Larson is a graduate student in Agricultural and Extension Education.  She has two undergraduate degrees from the University of Florida in photojournalism and agricultural communication with a minor in international studies.  Email Larson at gkl110@psu.edu

Photos of the Team in the Field (click here)

A SPECIAL THANKS TO...

The Office of International Programs in the College of Agricultural Sciences, especially Deanna Behring, Marilyn McPheron, Michelle Haagen and Melanie Gilbert.  Their support in planning and developing this course was instrumental to its success.  Also, a special thanks to Professor John Kaplan’s mentorship.  This course is modeled after his Florida Flyins program at the University of Florida.