AGCO Agriculture Foundation and CNFA Partner to Advance Young Farmers and Agri-food System Entrepreneurs
AGCO Agriculture Foundation (NYSE:AGCO) has announced a strategic partnership with Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture (CNFA) to support youth innovation in sustainable agriculture. The Foundation has committed a $450,000 grant over three years to establish the Youth AgriChampion Program.
The program will support 30 young farmers and entrepreneurs aged 18-40, selected as AgriChampions based on their achievements in digital agriculture, climate resilience, and agri-food innovations. Each cohort of 10 AgriChampions will receive $45,000 in seed funding and participate in a six-month leadership program featuring comprehensive training and mentorship to develop sustainable agri-food solutions within U.S. communities.
La Fondazione AGCO Agriculture (NYSE:AGCO) ha annunciato una partnership strategica con Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture (CNFA) per sostenere l'innovazione giovanile nell'agricoltura sostenibile. La Fondazione ha stanziato una borsa di studio di 450.000 dollari in tre anni per istituire il Programma Youth AgriChampion.
Il programma supporterà 30 giovani agricoltori e imprenditori di età compresa tra 18 e 40 anni, selezionati come AgriChampions in base ai loro successi nell'agricoltura digitale, nella resilienza climatica e nelle innovazioni agroalimentari. Ogni gruppo di 10 AgriChampions riceverà 45.000 dollari di finanziamento iniziale e parteciperà a un programma di leadership di sei mesi con formazione completa e mentorship per sviluppare soluzioni agroalimentari sostenibili nelle comunità statunitensi.
La Fundación AGCO Agriculture (NYSE:AGCO) ha anunciado una alianza estratégica con Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture (CNFA) para apoyar la innovación juvenil en agricultura sostenible. La Fundación ha comprometido una subvención de 450,000 dólares durante tres años para establecer el Programa Youth AgriChampion.
El programa apoyará a 30 jóvenes agricultores y emprendedores de entre 18 y 40 años, seleccionados como AgriChampions por sus logros en agricultura digital, resiliencia climática e innovaciones agroalimentarias. Cada cohorte de 10 AgriChampions recibirá 45,000 dólares en financiamiento inicial y participará en un programa de liderazgo de seis meses que incluye capacitación integral y mentoría para desarrollar soluciones agroalimentarias sostenibles en las comunidades de EE. UU.
AGCO Agriculture 재단(NYSE:AGCO)은 지속 가능한 농업 분야의 청년 혁신을 지원하기 위해 Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture(CNFA)와 전략적 파트너십을 발표했습니다. 재단은 3년간 45만 달러의 보조금을 약속하며 Youth AgriChampion 프로그램을 설립할 예정입니다.
이 프로그램은 디지털 농업, 기후 회복력, 농식품 혁신 분야에서 성과를 인정받은 18세에서 40세 사이의 30명의 젊은 농부 및 기업가를 AgriChampion으로 선정하여 지원합니다. 10명씩 구성된 각 그룹은 4만 5천 달러의 초기 자금을 받고, 6개월간의 리더십 프로그램에 참여하여 미국 내 지역사회에서 지속 가능한 농식품 솔루션을 개발하기 위한 종합 교육과 멘토링을 받게 됩니다.
La Fondation AGCO Agriculture (NYSE:AGCO) a annoncé un partenariat stratégique avec Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture (CNFA) pour soutenir l'innovation des jeunes dans l'agriculture durable. La Fondation s'est engagée à verser une subvention de 450 000 dollars sur trois ans pour créer le programme Youth AgriChampion.
Le programme soutiendra 30 jeunes agriculteurs et entrepreneurs âgés de 18 à 40 ans, sélectionnés comme AgriChampions en fonction de leurs réalisations en agriculture numérique, résilience climatique et innovations agroalimentaires. Chaque cohorte de 10 AgriChampions recevra 45 000 dollars de financement initial et participera à un programme de leadership de six mois comprenant une formation complète et un mentorat pour développer des solutions agroalimentaires durables au sein des communautés américaines.
Die AGCO Agriculture Foundation (NYSE:AGCO) hat eine strategische Partnerschaft mit Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture (CNFA) bekannt gegeben, um Innovationen junger Menschen in der nachhaltigen Landwirtschaft zu fördern. Die Stiftung hat einen Zuschuss von 450.000 US-Dollar über drei Jahre zugesagt, um das Youth AgriChampion Programm zu etablieren.
Das Programm unterstützt 30 junge Landwirte und Unternehmer im Alter von 18 bis 40 Jahren, die als AgriChampions aufgrund ihrer Erfolge in digitaler Landwirtschaft, Klimaanpassung und Agrarinnovationen ausgewählt werden. Jede Kohorte von 10 AgriChampions erhält 45.000 US-Dollar Startkapital und nimmt an einem sechsmonatigen Führungsprogramm teil, das umfassende Schulungen und Mentoring bietet, um nachhaltige Agrar-Lebensmittellösungen in US-Gemeinschaften zu entwickeln.
- $450,000 grant commitment over three years for agricultural innovation
- Program will support 30 young farmers and entrepreneurs with training and funding
- Strategic initiative to strengthen U.S. food security and create employment opportunities
- None.
The Foundation has awarded CNFA a
During each of the program's three years, the Youth AgriChampion Program will offer comprehensive training, mentorship and seed grant funding to equip the selected AgriChampions with tools and resources to transform their agri-food systems ideas into sustainable solutions within their communities.
"In alignment with our purpose to sustainably feed the world, the Foundation also recognizes the need to empower and support young farmers and agri-entrepreneurs in bringing their innovative ideas, talents and impact-driven solutions to life, thereby contributing to sustainable agri-food systems," said Louisa Parker-Smith, Vice President, Global Corporate Sustainability.
As part of the program, a grant pool will be spread among three cohorts of 10 AgriChampions, each cohort receiving
"The AGCO Agriculture Foundation Youth AgriChampion Program is a step towards supporting the next generation of farmers and entrepreneurs to scale their innovations to support the development of a more sustainable
Through this partnership, the Foundation and CNFA are investing in the next generation of agricultural leaders, empowering young innovators to drive sustainable change and strengthen agri-food systems in our communities.
About AGCO
AGCO (NYSE: AGCO) is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology. AGCO delivers value to farmers and OEM customers through its differentiated brand portfolio including leading brands Fendt®, Massey Ferguson®, PTx and Valtra®. AGCO's full line of equipment, smart farming solutions and services helps farmers sustainably feed our world. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in
About AGCO Agriculture Foundation
Founded by AGCO Corporation (NYSE: AGCO) in 2018, the AGCO Agriculture Foundation is a private foundation with the vision to prevent and relieve hunger. The Foundation promotes impact programs that support food security, sustainable agricultural development and build the necessary agricultural infrastructure in marginalized farming communities. The Foundation is domiciled in
About CNFA
Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture is an international agricultural development organization that specializes in the design and implementation of sustainable, enterprise-based agricultural initiatives. We work with businesses, foundations, governments, and communities to build customized local and global partnerships that meet the world's growing demand for food. Since our inception in 1985, we have designed and implemented enterprise-based agricultural development initiatives to facilitate market access, enhance agribusiness competitiveness, increase productivity, and improve access to inputs and financing in 50 countries around the world. For more information, visit www.cnfa.org/.
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