Industry Awards
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MARTIN FARMS JUNIOR HERD STARTER KIT TO BE AWARDED SEPTEMBER 24 Lyles, Tennessee, May 18, 2011 – Martin Farms, owned and operated by father and son Neil and Christopher Martin, will reward one junior beef enthusiast with the Junior Herd Starter Kit on September 24, 2011 at their annual Open House at the Farm production sale. The program, initiated in 2006, gives the winner the opportunity to select a heifer from the Martin Farms herd. This year’s entries are open to any junior with less than three years experience in a beef project. Finalists are chosen based on a written application and a special project related to the production or promotion of beef cattle. The winner is chosen after finalist interviews that focus primarily on his or her selection of the cattle available from the Open House sale offering. “We’re continuing to develop the program, and that includes some changes this year,” says Chris Martin. “Our goal is to give the winner more options in selection and more opportunity to be successful with the animal that’s chosen.” Junior Herd Starter Kit sponsors have supplied feed, semen and show supplies as well as credit vouchers for finalists to help purchase cattle. Those interested in applying should send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call Chris Martin at 931 580 6821. Martin Farms began using Simmental genetics in 1971, making this year the 40th anniversary of the program’s affiliation with the breed.
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| The AJSA is dedicated to providing its members with every opportunity to succeed. In doing so we would like to make all members aware of the various industry awards offered to agriculturally minded youth all around the country. Below is a list of scholarships eligible to incoming and current college students. For a more in depth list of Ag scholarships read through the FFA scholarship guidebook. There you will find available scholarships sponsored by several agribusinesses for FFA members and non-members alike. |
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MONSANTO COMMITMENT TO AGRICULTURE SCHOLARSHIPEstablished: 1999Amount: $1,500 Number of scholarships available: 100 How to apply: Submit online application at https://www.ffa.org/programs/grantsandscholarships/Scholarships/Pages/default.aspx, along with signature page. Deadline: TBA Eligibility: Must be a high school senior from a farm family with above-average academic record, and plan to enroll as a full-time student in an agriculture-related academic major at an accredited school. FFA membership is not required to be eligible for the scholarship program. |
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MONSANTO ROADRUNNER SCHOLARSHIPEstablished: In 2006 and supported by employees who raise money for the FFA by running half and full marathons.Amount: $1,500 Number of scholarships available: minimum of 5 How to apply: Submit online application at https://www.ffa.org/programs/grantsandscholarships/Scholarships/Pages/default.aspx , along with signature page. Deadline: TBA Eligibility: Must be a high school senior from a farm family with above-average academic record, and plan to enroll as a full-time student in an agriculture-related academic major at an accredited school. |
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DEKALB AG YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPEstablished: New in 2007 and supported through the DEKALB WingWear apparel line.Amount: $2,500 Number of scholarships available: 10 How to apply: Submit online at www.dekalbwingwear.com or https://www.ffa.org/programs/grantsandscholarships/Scholarships/Pages/default.aspx, along with signature page. Deadline: TBA Eligibility: Available to both high school and collegiate students who are pursuing agricultural-related degrees and demonstrate strong leadership skills and community involvement. FFA membership is not required to be eligible for the scholarship program. |
