Agribusiness Education Foundation

08/20/2026

🎓AEF (Agribusiness Education Foundation) applications are open! Before you apply, know the difference between our vocational and educational scholarships.

🔗Get started today and visit: futureagleaders.org

07/23/2026

We're excited to announce that Donnie Campbell—longtime educator, championship basketball coach, leadership expert, and one of the real-life inspirations behind the beloved character Ted Lasso—will kick off the 47th Annual UnitedAg Conference!

Get ready for an unforgettable opening session filled with inspiration, leadership insights, and actionable takeaways that you can put into practice immediately.

07/15/2026

🌱Support that goes beyond the workplace! 🎓

Join us tomorrow for a virtual OPS Forum to learn how AEF supports employees of UnitedAg member companies and their families through Educational and Vocational Scholarships!

📅 Wednesday, July 15
🕙 10:00 a.m.
💻 Register today: unitedag.org/opsforum

We'll cover:
• Scholarship eligibility
• Application timelines
• Available resources
• Simple ways to promote these opportunities within your organization

This is a valuable member benefit designed to help your employees and their families pursue their educational goals!

07/10/2026

Congratulations, Wyatt Davidson! 🎓

Join us in celebrating Wyatt, an AEF recipient, on graduating high school with a 4.2+ GPA!🎉

Throughout his high school journey, physics became Wyatt's favorite subject, and it sparked his goal of pursuing a career in engineering. He is excited to keep building on that passion in college and to see where it takes him.

That same commitment fueled Wyatt's success on and off the field. In football, he earned First Team All-Ventura County, First Team All-League Honors, and Co-Offensive MVP honors this season. He also competed in track and field throughout high school, earning Rookie of the Year as a freshman.

From the classroom to the field, Wyatt has shown up with hard work, heart, and determination every step of the way. We are so excited to see the bright future ahead of him.

Congratulations, Wyatt!✨

07/06/2026

Please join us in congratulating Victoria Ramirez, one of our Educational Scholarship recipients!🎓✨

During her high school career, Victoria received a certificate for her volunteer work with the Corning Recreational Department and an Outstanding Award in Ag Chemistry, a true reflection of her caring spirit and her passion for learning.

As she looks ahead, Victoria is following her heart into a nursing program, with hopes of becoming a pediatric nurse and bringing comfort and care to children when they need it most.

Congratulations, Victoria, Class of 2026, on this milestone, we can't wait to see where your educational career takes you! 🎉

06/30/2026

🌾 Invest in your future today!

🚜 Less than 20 minutes to apply. A small investment of time for a big investment in your future.

Applications for the UnitedAg Vocational Scholarship are now open! Up to $10,000 in scholarship support is available for eligible employees affiliated with active UnitedAg members pursuing agriculture-specific vocational or trade education.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today at futureagleaders.org.

📅 Applications close December 31, 2026

Please note: Employee dependents attending vocational or trade schools should apply through the UnitedAg Educational Scholarship Program instead.

04/22/2026

03/27/2026

🎓Last night, we celebrated 8 outstanding students at the Tulare dinner ceremony. In total, 11 students in Tulare County were collectively awarded $28,100 through the 2025-26 UnitedAg Agricultural Education Foundation (AEF) Scholarship Programs.

We are proud to recognize these students for their dedication and hard work in applying for our scholarships. We look forward to following all of your future achievements!💚

The 2026 AEF Committee is dedicated to expanding educational opportunities for members and their families by providing meaningful financial support to students pursuing academic and vocational goals.

Congratulations to all of this year’s recipients!🏆

03/07/2026

We are thrilled to spotlight the exceptional students honored through the UnitedAg Agribusiness Education Foundation (AEF) Scholarship Program! This year’s class includes 40 outstanding scholars from agricultural companies across California and Arizona who demonstrated remarkable academic achievement, leadership, and dedication to the future of agriculture.

Top Award Recipients Include:
• Marcus Montgomery — Maurice McMillan
• Carl Nielsen — William C. Goodrich
• Madison Williams — Women in Agriculture
• Cristian Vargas - Alex Drollinger
• Wyatt Davidson - Alex Drollinger

In total, more than $100,000 in scholarships were awarded, with individual awards ranging from $1,000 to $10,000, helping empower the next generation of agricultural leaders.

01/31/2026