Grain Farmers of Ontario sponsoring 2015 Nuffield Scholarship

GUELPH, ON (January 13, 2015) – Grain Farmers of Ontario will be sponsoring a 2015 Nuffield Scholarship to an Ontario grain farmer, or Ontario grain industry representative, to explore an area of study that will provide direct benefit to the grain industry.

Nuffield Canada Agricultural Scholarships aim to expand the horizons of participants through travel, study, and networks. Nuffield scholars travel internationally to gather information, build relationships, and learn best practices.

“We want to encourage people to apply for this Scholarship opportunity,” says Henry Van Ankum, Chair, Grain Farmers of Ontario. “Nuffield scholars return from their travels with a global vision, unbeatable networks, and new ideas. This enables them to be better farmers, business managers, and leaders and we feel it will also allow them to make a significant contribution to the future of Ontario agriculture.”

The successful candidate will receive $15,000. Projects require a minimum of ten weeks of international study, six of which need to be consecutive.  Projects must be completed within two years.

Interested applicants should be between 25 and 45 and have some management experience. Application deadline is April 30, 2015.

For more information or to apply visit www.nuffield.ca or contact Kelvin Meadows, Chair of Nuffield Canada at 306 694-5338 or shelley.kelvin@gmail.com.

Grain Farmers of Ontario

Grain Farmers of Ontario is the province’s largest commodity organization, representing Ontario’s 28,000 corn, soybean and wheat farmers. The crops they grow cover 6 million acres of farm land across the province, generate over $2.5 billion in farm gate receipts, result in over $9 billion in economic output and are responsible for over 40,000 jobs in the province.

Contact:

Meghan Burke, Communications – 519 767-2773; mburke@gfo.ca