College students sought for corn, soy ambassador program

    Applications are now open for the 2020 Corn and Soy Ambassador Program.
    The program is a yearlong one for college students who are interested in learning more about the industry and becoming better advocates for agriculture. Each year up to 10 students are selected to participate.
    Throughout the year, students will take part in three seminars and a summer tour.
    The first meeting covers state and federal policies affecting the corn and soybean industries. The second meeting will focus on the role of checkoff programs in promoting corn and soybeans, while the final one gives students a glimpse of advocacy and leadership opportunities after they graduate.
    Meetings will take place in the Lincoln area.
    The summer agribusiness industry tour will include different areas of the industry including, manufacturing, production and processing. These stops will hopefully give students more insight into potential jobs and internships in the industry.
    Students are also asked to spend time promoting the state’s corn and soybean grower associations and checkoffs at promotional events such as Husker Harvest Day and Soybean Management Field Days.         Following the completion of the program, students will be recognized at the annual meetings of the corn and soybean associations, and each will be presented a $500 scholarship to help them with school expenses.
    Funding for portions of the program is provided by the Nebraska Corn Board and Nebraska Soybean Board.
    Applications for the program can be found on the Nebraska Corn Growers Association website, necga.org.