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FCS of Mid-America scholarship deadline

January 19, 2010
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College students enrolled in agricultural programs whose parents are members of Farm Credit Services on Mid-America are eligible for 36-scholarships, ranging in value from $1,000 to $1,500. “We can think of no better way to invest in our future than through providing scholarships to students choosing to pursue careers in agriculture, financing or ag business,” […]

Co-Alliance’s scholarship program

January 5, 2010
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Co-Alliance, LLC will again this year offer $20,000 in academic scholarships to area students. The Solutions Scholarship program, established in 2008, awards $1,000 eligible high school seniors who plan to study agriculture-related fields. Co-Alliance CEO Kevin A. Still views the investment as another example of the company’s commitment to community and also to rural youth. […]

AgrIInstitute ALP scholarships available

December 24, 2009
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Indiana corn and soybean farmers applying to the AgrIInstitute’s Agricultural Leadership Program (ALP) are eligible for scholarships from the Indiana Soybean Alliance and Indiana Corn Marketing Council. “Having effective farmer leaders is one of our greatest keys to progress,” says Mark Henderson, ISA and ICMC Executive Director. “It is important that we make this investment […]

Hoosier Horsepower lesson plans available

December 3, 2009
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Thanks to the Indianapolis Colts and the Indiana Corn Marketing Council (ICMC) and Indiana Soybean Alliance (ISA), high school teachers in Indiana now have at their disposal Hoosier Horsepower lesson plans that will help students better understand the benefits of biofuels produced in Indiana. “We wanted to develop lesson plans which were comprehensive enough to […]

The future of rural America

November 27, 2009
By Cyndi Young

Commentary Each year, the National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) Foundation presents scholarships with a combined value of $13,000 to three deserving college students in pursuit of careers in agricultural communications. We were honored to have United States Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack speak during the luncheon last week honoring those scholarship recipients. Secretary […]

NAFB Foundation Auction

November 4, 2009
By Cyndi Young

The Annual National Association of Farm Broadcasting Convention is next week.  A highlight for me, as Vice President of the Foundation Board and Chairman of the NAFB Foundation Auction is Thursday evening’s reception, which features the auction.  We have some great items to be auctioned –  both live and silent – that fit all price […]

Indiana 4-H Congress honors 29

October 12, 2009
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It was a big day for 29 outstanding 4-H members from across the state on Saturday, October 9. The 29 individuals took home $33,000 in scholarships for their accomplishments. Chuck Hibberd, director of Purdue Extension was on hand for the Indiana 4-H Congress at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds and Conference Center, and tells Brownfield 4-H […]

Sale prices lower at the Wisconsin State Fair

August 13, 2009
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The economic downturn was evident at the Wisconsin State Fair Wednesday night. The annual Governor’s Blue Ribbon Livestock Sale the Grand Champion steer exhibited by Brock May of Iowa County sold for $15,000 to Kenosha Beef International which donated the animal to the Kenosha Salvation Army. This is the third year in a row that […]

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