Winners named in G3 Grow Beyond Scholarship

Jun 16, 2022

There was another strong field of candidates this year for the G3 Grow Beyond Scholarship.

Candidates applied for the scholarship by submitting a video essay describing their vision for the future of agriculture.

Overall six individuals were chosen with each winner receiving $4,000 with their high schools receiving $1,000 each.

G3 CEO Don Chapman says choosing only six winners from such an impressive field of applicants was not easy and we thank everyone who applied for their hard work.

"“I am once again impressed by the vision and passion all the candidates showed for improving agriculture through technology, sustainability and other innovations."

This year’s winners included students enrolling in biochemical engineering and commerce, and proposed innovations in agriculture including genetically modified crops and water management.

This is the third year G3 has presented the post secondary Grow Beyond Scholarship, in partnership with Agriculture in the Classroom Canada.

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Video: Veteran Farmers: A Legacy of Service in Rural America

Veterans Day is a time to honor the men and women who have selflessly protected our freedoms and values. And for some, the transition from military service to civilian life brings them back to the farm.

At Farm Bureau, we believe it’s important to not only celebrate veterans but also those who continue to make a difference in agriculture and their community. We've partnered with Farm Credit to establish the Veteran Farmer Award of Excellence to shine a light on those who have continued to go above and beyond to serve their communities.

This year, we recognize retired Colonel Joe Ricker as the inaugural Veteran Farmer Award of Excellence winner. Joe served over 30 years in the Army before retiring from the Pentagon and completing tours in both Iraq and Afghanistan. Since leaving the Army, his commitment to excellence in farming and enriching the lives of veterans has blossomed in a myriad of ways in both his local community of Wilkinson, Indiana, and across the country. Joe grows apples and raises bees on his farm in Indiana. Joe founded “Veterans IN Farming,” an organization, now with more than 1,100 members, dedicated to providing veterans in Indiana with the tools and training to succeed in agriculture.

The American Farm Bureau Federation is an independent, non-governmental, voluntary organization, comprised of and directed by farm and ranch families who engage in all types of food, fuel and fiber production.