Wisconsin Farm Offers $10K in Scholarships to Ag Students

When a family farm puts its money where its mission is, young people notice. Alsum Farms & Produce just launched a scholarship program that will help ten graduating seniors pursue careers in agriculture.

The Friesland, Wisconsin company announced it will award $1,000 scholarships to students with agricultural backgrounds or those planning to study agriculture-related fields. Applications opened this month and close March 15.

Students living in regions where Alsum grows or packs produce are eligible to apply. The farm is looking for graduates heading to community colleges, universities, or technical schools who want to build careers in agriculture.

Winners will be chosen based on their grades, involvement in agricultural and community organizations, and personal essays. Every dollar goes directly toward tuition costs.

"We are proud to be able to invest in future leaders in agriculture and our rural communities," said Heidi Alsum-Randall, the farm's Chief Operating Officer. She expressed optimism that recipients will stay in Wisconsin and strengthen the state's agricultural sector.

The application process is entirely online at alsum.com/scholarship. The farm will not accept paper or email submissions.

The Ripple Effect

This scholarship program does more than help individual students afford college. It signals to rural young people that local employers value their potential and want them to stay in their communities.

Family farms like Alsum, which has operated for five decades, understand that agriculture's future depends on attracting passionate young talent. By removing financial barriers, they're making it easier for the next generation to choose farming careers.

The company grows 3,000 acres of Wisconsin Healthy Grown Certified potatoes, along with pumpkins and other produce. Now they're growing something else: opportunities for students who might otherwise struggle to afford higher education.

Applications are open now through March 15 for any qualifying senior ready to invest in an agricultural future.