In Friesland, Wisconsin, Alsum Farms & Produce has demonstrated its commitment to nurturing future leaders in agriculture by awarding $10,000 in scholarships to high school seniors. The scholarships, each valued at $1,000, were granted to ten deserving students from the region, recognizing their academic achievements and involvement in agricultural and community activities.
Supporting Future Agricultural Leaders
The scholarship recipients were selected based on their academic performance, participation in agricultural and community activities, and their residence in areas where Alsum Farms & Produce operates. The students who received the scholarships are Brock Dykstra from Cambria, Clay Hoksbergen from Randolph, Dylan Ryan from Fond du Lac, Jackson Drews from Pardeeville, Katherine Billhorn from Plain, Mary Zwald from Beaver Dam, Morgan Randall from Cambria, Nancy Hansen from Grand Marsh, Sawyer Bruins from Brandon, and Wyatt Braker from Randolph.
Larry Alsum, President & CEO of Alsum Farms & Produce, expressed pride in investing in these young adults, stating, “We are proud to invest in future leaders in agriculture and our rural communities through the Alsum Farms & Produce scholarship program. We believe in supporting these young adults and are optimistic these students will seek careers in agriculture and the businesses that support agriculture.”
Commitment to Sustainability
Alsum Farms & Produce, a family-owned business established five decades ago, is a leading grower, packer, and shipper of Wisconsin-grown potatoes and onions. The company is committed to sustainability and stewardship of the soil, growing 3,000 acres of Wisconsin Healthy Grown® Certified Alsum Potatoes along with pumpkins. Their dedication to sustainable farming practices is evident in their use of the Wisconsin Healthy Grown® program, which ensures that their produce is farm-fresh and sustainably grown.
For more information on how Alsum Farms & Produce brings their farm-fresh produce from field to fork, visit their website at www.alsum.com.
Original reporting: Appleton, WI News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
