What is Campus Connections?

Campus Connections provides the unique opportunity for undergraduate students (juniors) working towards a career in the seed industry to interact with seed industry professionals and senior executives to investigate various aspects of the seed business. FuSE, via the Campus Connections program, will award students a grant to attend the American Seed Trade Association’s (ASTA) 126th Annual Convention to be held in Scottsdale, Arizona in June 2009.

What is the ASTA Annual Convention?

The Annual Convention is attended by over 500 seed industry professionals representing small, medium and large companies focused on different seed industry segments: large row crops (corn, soybeans, cotton, and sorghum), flower, vegetable, and grass seed. As part of the ASTA Annual Convention, ASTA engages in wide-ranging discussions on such topics as biotechnology, organics, breeding advancements, ag-policy, and international trade. In addition to exposing participants to these exciting topics, the Campus Connections program will also include one-on-one mentoring.

Who is able to participate in Campus Connections and how do they apply?

Applicants for the Campus Connections program must be current undergraduate students in their junior year working towards a bachelor’s degree in a seed-related area of study or Ag-Business/Economics. Applications must be received by March 31, 2009 (Please note that the deadline was extended by two weeks).

What is covered by the program?

Significant financial support to attend the Convention is included for students accepted to the Campus Connections program.  It includes:

• Air Fare: 100% of coach air fare is reimbursed by FuSE through company sponsorships (Up to $580.00 round-trip).
• Hotel: $800.00 total (4 nights x $200.00/night, including taxes - participants will be paired with other students in the program).
• Convention Registration: The $449 cost will be waived by the ASTA organization.
• Meals and Incidentals: Will be at the student’s cost but several meals and banquets are provided with registration.

For more information, contact info@futureseedexecutives.com.

 

 

Please note that the application deadline has been extended to March 31, 2009.