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Minnesota college classroom is a cultural, agricultural exchange.

Byline: Kelly Stone

Oct. 17--CROOKSTON, Minn. -- The University of Minnesota Crookston has embarked on an ambitious venture to help students understand the ever-expanding global agricultural market.

Chancellor Emeritus Don Sargeant, a 37-year veteran of UMC, is director of the campus' international programs and coordinating the campus' cross-cultural experiences.

Less than a year ago, UMC signed an agreement with Zhejiang Economic and Trade Polytechnic in Hangzhou, China. This fall, ZETP is offering two UMC courses: Intro to Entrepreneurship and G

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