Several  students participated   in this department's 2003 study abroad program  in Mexico. Students  came  from  different   majors   including Horticulture, Food Sciences, Agribusiness  and Agricultural Economics. This photo features,  from  left to  right,  the tour guide Aden, Geoffrey Bulpitt, Nicholas Dale, Jeff Beacham, Travis Moore, Nancy Mann, Kara Kirchoff,  Rachel  Smith,    Dr. Jack  Houston, and   Miguel,  the   trip coordinator.  Students  here  are  shown  in  La  Mancha, an ecological experiment station along the Gulf of Mexico. The station consists of many sand dunes  that  have evolved  into forests. These  forests  are home to many  rare  plant and  bird  species. During  the trip the students had the opportunity to visit different sites which gave them a broad perspective of Mexican agriculture production, business and marketing. The visits were complemented   with   the lectures  from academic and   non-academic personalities. Also, they had the unique opportunity to live with Mexican families and have a close look at the Mexican way of living.