10/23/2025
Do you know a local student passionate about agriculture and dreaming of a future in the ag industry? Our applications are open for students to apply from Cuba, Bourbon, Steelville, or St. James to receive a grant that provides financial support toward their ag future.
Applicant requirements:
• Must be a member of 4-H or FFA
• Must have a reference of good character from Ag leaders/employers
• Must have a financial need
Application Process:
• Essay
o History/experience with agriculture
o Explain why you want to pursue a career in agriculture
o Financial need/financial plan
Trade school/university- Will money be going towards tuition or elsewhere?
Ag business- How would you invest the majority of the money? What are the outside expenditures? When do you plan on making a profit?
o What positive impact could it have on the community?
• Interview with the board
The recipients who are awarded the financial aid must be willing to speak at the next fall fundraiser to explain how the money received is being used to pursue their dreams in agriculture and their current progress in achieving their goals.
For more information 👉 https://www.rsfutureofag.com/the-impact
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