Waldo Genetics Announces Second Annual Scholarship

Apr 06, 2015

Dewitt, Nebraska – Waldo Genetics has announced that they are now accepting applications for their annual swine industry scholarship. The Waldo Genetics Swine Industry Scholarship is designed to recognize the efforts of students that have chosen the swine industry as their career. The scholarship is available to returning students enrolled in an accredited swine industry-related program.

“We are delighted to announce this scholarship again this year.” says Linda Gibbs, CEO. “The scholarship is designed to recognize the efforts of two students whose course studies, aptitude and interests will guide them to a career within the swine industry. We believe the future of the swine industry is bright because of today’s swine industry students that will become tomorrows swine industry innovators.”

Two scholarships are available to assist qualifying students with tuition. Each of two scholarships is valued at $1000. To qualify, students must:

be returning college students enrolled in an accredited Bachelor or Post Grad program in Agriculture or Animal Science with an emphasis on the swine industry
maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher (based on 4 point system). Provide copy of college transcript
submit two letters of reference (letters may be sent under separate cover)
submit their application postmarked by May 8, 2015

The scholarship application and complete application details can be found on the Waldo Genetics Facebook page or by visiting www.waldogenetics.com/scholarship.

Winning applicants will be awarded a check during the June 2015 World Pork Expo at the Waldo Genetics booth.

Source: WALDO

Video: Drone Flight & Baling Success at Last!

Drone Flight & Baling Success at Last!

After weeks of rain delays and frustration, we finally have a reason to smile — it’s hay time again at Ewetopia Farms! In today’s episode, we head out to the fields where Arnie is baling hay, and I attempt my second drone flight to capture it all from the air. The drone still had some hiccups, but I managed to get some aerial footage of the baling process.

Back at the farm, the work doesn’t stop. Arnie brings the bales home, and the next critical step begins — wrapping and stacking the bales to make haylage. This process is essential for preserving feed for our sheep and ensures they have nutritious forage in the months ahead.

It’s a good day on the farm — the sun is out, the drone is flying (sort of!), and we’re making progress. Join us for a satisfying and productive day that brings a long-awaited sigh of relief to this year’s challenging hay season.

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