A chance for youth to engage in organic agriculture! The Eco-Scholar Program

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Author: Shawna Moore

Posted: December 12, 2016

Categories: Food in the News / GoodFoodBites / Opportunities

Guelph Organic Conference 2015, Eco-Scholars at the Big Carrot booth, with Tomas. photo by Terry Asma

Guelph Organic Conference 2015, Eco-Scholars at the Big Carrot booth, with Tomas. photo by Terry Asma

This is a great opportunity for anyone in high school, university or college that is interested in food systems. The Guelph Organic Conference is offering 5 students a chance to be an Eco-Scholar to the upcoming conference hosted this January 26th -29th. The 5 students selected will have a chance to network and learn more about organic agriculture.

The students will also receive some other really great benefits such as

  • $500 Honorarium
  • An Organic Food & Wine Dinner Ticket
  • A Keynote Forum Ticket
  • Workshop Passes for Saturday & Sunday
  • Incredible networking experiences with fellow Eco Scholars, the Eco Scholar coordinator, sponsors and others.

Application deadline is December 23rd. In order to apply you must be a student and you will need to write a 250 word essay outlining you’re interested in having a career within Organics.

It is a really great opportunity for students, so hurry and apply today!