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Growing ag leaders
Monsanto president Brett Begemann says there’s no better place to see the future of agriculture than the National FFA convention.
In front of more than 60,000 FFA members, Begemann announced Monsanto’s new America’s Farmers Grow Ag Leaders program. “The Ag Leaders program is about helping these young people here become leaders in the community and for agriculture,” he says. “There are 350 scholarships at $1,500 a piece for students nationally, once a year, to encourage students to pursue careers in agriculture.”
He tells Brownfield it’s an exciting time to be involved in the agriculture industry. “All of the science, technology, math, and engineering is all necessary in agriculture,” he says. “Along with the agronomy, soils, and plant sciences – the things we more traditionally think of. There is plenty of opportunity for people in agriculture – and really in all walks of life.”
To learn more about America’s Farmers Grow Ag Leaders click HERE.
I noticed that children of dealers are not eligible. My husband and I are dealers and have a daughter going to Iowa State to become an ag teacher. Does Monsanto have any scholarships for which she is eligible?