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MARION — An industry recognized credential in conservation and sustainability in agriculture verifies Linn-Mar High School sophomore Will Berglund’s “skill mastery” and could open doors for him to further explore his interest in conservation as a future career.

Berglund earned his credential in an environmental science class, which is a part of the school’s agriculture program, completing daily assignments online for three weeks.

“It could potentially help me find a job,” Berglund said.

Having an idea of what career Berglund wants to pursue also is motivation to do well academically, so he can graduate and qualify for scholarship opportunities.

Berglund also knows conservation is a competit

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