Farms.com Home   News

$1,000 AgCareers scholarship now open for entries

Sep 04, 2024
By Farms.com

Apply now for AgCareers.com $1,000 educational grant

 

The doors are now open for the annual Feed Your Future $1,000 Scholarship by AgCareers.com, a key initiative in supporting educational aspirations in the agriculture and food sectors.

“This scholarship demonstrates AgCareers.com’s ongoing dedication to Feeding the World with Talent by advancing education and nurturing career opportunities in agriculture and food,” said Bonnie Johnson, Marketing & Communications Manager, AgCareers.com.

This $1,000 scholarship is available to U.S. and Canadian students who are currently enrolled in post-secondary institutions and are interested in advancing their agricultural careers.

AgCareers.com is committed to enriching the talent pipeline in agriculture, reflecting their dedication to building careers and nurturing potential in the field.

Applicants are invited to apply online by November 30, 2024, and are required to discuss in essay form how they plan to use their talents to contribute to the agricultural industry.

The scholarship aims not only to provide financial assistance but also to inspire students to explore innovative solutions in agriculture. 

The recipient of the scholarship will be announced on December 20, 2024. For application details and more information, visit the scholarship section on AgCareers.com. Take this chance to be part of a community that values growth, education, and leadership in agriculture.


Trending Video

How Swine Nutrition Can Revolutionize Biogas Production - Dr. Felipe Hickmann

Video: How Swine Nutrition Can Revolutionize Biogas Production - Dr. Felipe Hickmann


In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Felipe Hickmann from Laval University explores how nutritional strategies and manure management impact biogas production in pig farming. He breaks down the science behind anaerobic digestion at low temperatures and explains how dietary adjustments affect methane production and environmental sustainability. Learn how producers can reduce emissions and improve resource efficiency. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Lowering crude protein can reduce nitrogen in manure, but only if animal intake doesn’t compensate by increasing feed consumption."

Meet the guest: Dr. Felipe Hickmann / felipe-hickmann-963853a6 is a PhD research assistant at Laval University, specializing in swine and poultry sustainability. With extensive experience in manure management, nutritional strategies, and precision livestock technologies, he contributes to improving environmental outcomes in animal agriculture.