Friesland, Wisconsin, January 24, 2025 — Alsum Farms & Produce is proud to announce our new high school senior scholarship program with awarding ten $1,000 scholarships to deserving students to further their education and invest in the future of agriculture. Graduating high school seniors who have an agriculture or rural background, or plan to major in an agriculture-related field at a community college, university or technical school are encouraged to apply between now and March 31.
Each scholarship recipient will receive $1,000 for educational tuition expenses. Qualified applicants must be graduating seniors who reside in Alsum Farms & Produce growing or packing region. Recipients will be selected based on a combination of academic achievement; agricultural, community and youth organization involvement; and essays.
“In our inaugural year of the Alsum Farms & Produce scholarship program, we are proud to be able to invest in future leaders in agriculture and our rural communities.,” said Larry Alsum, Alsum Farms & Produce President & CEO. “We believe in supporting these young adults and are optimistic these students will seek careers in Wisconsin agriculture and the businesses that support agriculture.”
Students can find more information and link to the scholarship application at https://alsum.com/scholarships/. All applications must be submitted through the online platform. No paper or email copies will be accepted. The application deadline is March 31.
To learn more about Alsum Farms & Produce and the full line of products available, and how Alsum farm-fresh and sustainably grown potatoes make their way from field to fork, visit www.alsum.com.
About Alsum Farms & Produce
Alsum Farms & Produce Inc. is a leading fresh market grower, packer and shipper of Wisconsin grown potatoes, onions, and provider of fresh, quality produce. Established five decades ago and headquartered in Friesland, Wis., Alsum Farms & Produce is a vertically integrated family-owned farm, packing facility and logistics company providing quality produce. Committed to sustainability and stewardship of the soil, Alsum Farms grows 3,000 acres of Wisconsin Healthy Grown® Certified Alsum Potatoes along with pumpkins.
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