Farm Compliance

Washington, DC - The National Corn Growers Association and BASF Corp. have joined forces for the second year to award five $1,000 scholarships annually to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a degree in an agriculture-related field. 

“The education of young growers is vital to the continued success of American agriculture,” said Tim Dolan, chairman of the NCGA’s Grower Services Action Team and a farmer from Winthrop, Minn.  “Through this valuable program we are assisting tomorrow’s agricultural leaders to excel in a world of increased technological and scientific sophistication.”

“Education is critical to the future success of agriculture and BASF is very pleased to partner with the NCGA again this year to help deserving students pursue their dreams,” said Markus Heldt, group vice president, North America, for BASF.  “BASF and the NCGA share a common vision of creating opportunities for corn growers and their families.  We believe this scholarship program is one way to help make that vision a reality.”

NCGA President Bob Dickey thanked BASF for its sponsorship.

“We really appreciate the fact that BASF has shown leadership in supporting this program,” Dickey said. “Our agribusiness partners are an important part of our ability to provide high-quality and innovative services to our members and our industry.”

Applicants for the NCGA Academic Excellence in Agriculture Scholarship Program must be entering at least their second undergraduate year, and they or a parent or legal guardian must be an NCGA member. Scholarship applications can be submitted as early as Nov. 1, but must be postmarked on or before Jan. 23, 2009.

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