Agriculture scholarships

MANITOWOC — The Manitowoc County UW-Agriculture Alumni Association has awarded eight scholarships totaling $5,550 to students pursuing agriculture-related degrees at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, UW-Platteville, UW-Stevens Point or UW-Madison.

The following students were selected to receive first-year $750 scholarships: Rachel Hartlaub from Howards Grove High School, who plans to attend UW-Madison to major in dairy science; Zachary Henning from Kiel High School, who plans to attend UW-Platteville to major in ag business; Brad Jaeger from Kiel High School, who plans to attend UW-Madison to major in agricultural and applied economics; and Brent Levash from Brillion High School, who plans to attend UW-Stevens Point to major in soil and waste resources.

Matthew Fidler from Manitowoc Lutheran High School was selected to receive a first-year $300 scholarship for Farm and Industry Short Course.

The following students were selected to receive post-high school $750 scholarships: Jonathon Buchner, UW-Platteville, soil and crop science; James Downey, UW-Madison, biochemistry; and Taylor Wittmus, UW-River Falls, dairy science.

Farm Progress scholarship winner announced

MANITOWOC — The Manitowoc County Farm Progress Days Scholarship Committee has announced that Rachel Hartlaub, 12332 County Line Road, Cleveland, will receive the Manitowoc County Farm Progress Days Donald R. Peterson Scholarship for 2012.

The $1,000 scholarship is awarded to a graduating high school senior from Manitowoc County who is planning to attend the University of Wisconsin-Madison, UW-Platteville, UW-River Falls or UW-Stevens Point to pursue a career in the agricultural life sciences or the natural resources area.

Hartlaub will graduate from Howards Grove High School this spring and has been accepted to UW-Madison where she plans to major in dairy science.

Application forms for next year's scholarship are available from high school guidance counselors and agri-business teachers, the Manitowoc County UW-Extension office at (920) 683-4169, and the Manitowoc County UW-Extension website, manitowoc.uwex.edu.

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New Nuffield Poultrymeat Scholarship

UK - The Nuffield Poultry Study Group has announced the establishment of a new biennial Nuffield Farming Scholarship Award called the Poultrymeat Scholarship.

This prestigious award, which is open to candidates in the poultrymeat sector, has the support and sponsorship of the three global poultrymeat genetics companies, Aviagen, Cobb and Hubbard Breeders.

Nuffield Farming Scholarships award individuals in the agricultural industry opportunities to travel and study topics of interest to their sector. Through the scholarship programme the Nuffield organisation nurtures the leaders and innovators of the future. Scholarships make an invaluable contribution to both personal and professional development, helping advance careers, business and industry.

With the help of Aviagen, Cobb and Hubbard Breeders, Nuffield will be providing a bursary on a biennial basis to enable new poultry meat scholars to travel anywhere in the world to further knowledge, explore new ideas and meet influential business contacts.

The objective of the Nuffield Farming Scholarships is to lead positive change in agriculture by inspiring passion and potential in people.

Speaking on behalf of the Nuffield Poultry Study Group, current Chairman Steve Pritchard said; “The Poultry Study Group is delighted to establish the Poultrymeat Scholarship in partnership with Aviagen, Cobb and Hubbard Breeders.

“Today agriculture is a global business and this scholarship sets up the ideal environment for people with a passion to develop new ideas and opportunities that can be taken from all corners of the globe.

“We expect scholars to return from their studies with new thinking, thought provoking solutions and innovative practices that can be applied to the benefit of themselves and their industry.”

With a new application deadline this year of 31 July 2012, awards are open to people working in farming and ancillary industries or are in a position of influence. Applicants must be UK residents, have spent at least two years working in the industry in the UK, and be between 22 and 45 years of aged at the application date.

For more information and to apply, visit the Nuffield website.

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Students win agriculture scholarships

By Scott Larson, The StarPhoenix

Ten Grade 12 students received the 2012 Saskatchewan Agriculture Student Scholarship. These students from across Saskatchewan will be awarded $1,000 each toward their agriculture-related post-secondary courses.

Students were asked to write a 750-word essay or produce a three-minute video essay on one of two topics: The future of information and technological needs of agriculture producers or to dispel one or more common myths about agriculture.

"By choosing a career in agriculture, these students are committed to the future growth of the industry and the province," Agriculture Minister Bob Bjornerud said in a news release.

The scholarship winners are: Jessa Hughes, Eston; Andrew Wolff, Liberty; Lauren Reynolds, Saskatoon; Sarah Wist, Central Butte; Bradley Tomtene, Birch Hills; Riley Scott, Nipawin; Brianna Zoerb, Delisle; Taryn Heidecker, Middle Lake; Larissa St. Onge, Martensville; Tim Fiss, Qu'Appelle.

FINALISTS TAKE TECH LEAP

Finalists in the Tech Venture Challenge were announced this week in Saskatoon.

The panel of judges looked at 29 applications for the most innovative technology-based business ideas with the team who believes they can make it happen.

"These programs give you the opportunity to create something, and the confidence to take the leap. They force you to be bold, take risks, and work like you've never worked before," said finalist Jacqueline Cook of TRIUMF Mobile Rewards.

Over the next three months, the finalists will be mentored and guided through the stages of business creation. One will win the grand prize: Office space at Innovation Place, services from Deloitte, and $50,000 from the Industry Liaison Office to get their new venture off the ground. But the value of participating in the Tech Venture Challenge extends well beyond the prize.

"It was a diverse pool of intriguing, commercially viable technology ideas from the applicants," says Rob Hendry, one of the competition judges, "We wish we could have recommended more than 10 - they would all benefit from the business advisory support being offered."

TECH CHALLENGE FINALISTS

The Tech Venture Challenge finalists are:

1. iCaregiver - Jenny Basran, Valerie Wellens; A mobile application to help caregivers manage and monitor their loved ones even when they are not able to be there in person.

2. Student Assessment Systems - Kalyani Premkumar, Neil Cowie; A technology that allows multiple-centred, multiple-station student assessment using multiple examiners for clinical examinations in all medical fields of study.

3. Done40 - David Robinson, Hongxing Geng, Tasnuva Ireen; Backend technology for a website for sharing events and building unique calendars, populated based on users' interests.

4. TRIUMF Mobile Rewards - Jacqueline Cook, Ethan Baron, Paul Lee, Freddy Chen; A secure mobile platform that allows retailers to offer customer reward or loyalty programs in one consolidated system.

5. INS Innovations - Josh Simpkins, Carla Simpkins, Mike Simpkins Sr. & Jr., Raquel Wenarchuk; A technology to maximize internal combustion efficiency.

6. Willow Biofuels - Kurt Woytiuk, Regan Gerspacher, Bill Campbell, Ryan Hangs; Develop and manufacture specialty equipment to pelletize coppice willow and offer turnkey solutions for establishing willow plantations on marginal land.

7. Mobile Information Security System - Trevor Paschke, Adam Knox, Paul Dhaliwal; Provides password security solutions for businesses using mobile device applications.

8. Farmlead - Lyndon Lisitza; Connects farm land owners and renters through an online auction website.

9. Audio Effects Box - Randy Day, Andrew Miller, Gordon Anderson; An audio effects box that mounts directly onto a guitar, replacing an array of single-purpose components or synthesizers.

10. Indie Ink (digital publishing) - Jeff Smith, Suzanne Paschall, Rob Macguire; Develop a way to maximize rich media content for graphical content, audio and video elements in e-books.

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