Bayer, a platinum sponsor of Western Growers 93rd Annual Meeting, is hosting a Youth Ag Summit on November 4 – 6, 2019, and is looking for youth to participate. The 2019 Youth Ag Summit will take place in Brasilia, Brazil, where 100 people between the ages of 18 and 25 from across the globe will come together to discuss potential solutions to global agricultural challenges.
Bayer — Crop Science Division hopes to recruit four delegates to represent the United States. Western Growers encourages members to share this opportunity with eligible candidates.
Candidates must be between 18 – 25 years old and possess:
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Good understanding of global agricultural challenges
- Openness to new ideas
- Ability to work in teams / build relationships
- Good communication skills
The deadline to apply is January 10, 2019. Travel, accommodations and all meals associated with the Summit are covered by Bayer. Applicants can apply at https://www.youthagsummit.com/home/.