Barnes and Seedsmen’s Association match funds to create new scholarship
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences undergraduates majoring in agronomy or technical agriculture will benefit from a new scholarship endowment created in the North Carolina Agricultural Foundation Inc. The Severn Peanut Co./Hampton Farms Scholarship was established Dec. 10 within the North Carolina Seedsmen’s Association Scholarship Endowment in ceremonies hosted by CALS Dean Johnny Wynne.
Dallas Barnes, president of Severn Peanut Co./Hampton Farms, in cooperation with the N.C. Seedsmen’s Association Matching Gift Program, is funding the scholarship with a $25,000 gift. The Seedsmen’s Association is matching Barnes’ gift with an equivalent designation from currently endowed funds in support of the scholarship.
Said Barnes, “The Seedsmen’s Association is a strong group. It’s a great thing for us as a company to invest back in the community and in young people. We’re excited to be partnered with N.C. State.”
Also in attendance were Marian Keech and Elbert Long of the Seedsmen’s Association; Dr. Ken Esbenshade, CALS associate dean and director of Academic Programs; and Dr. Jan Spears, CALS professor of crop science.
“This is a great scholarship program,” said Spears. “Most of these students are from farm families, and these scholarships are a great help to very deserving students.”
Added Esbenshade, “More of our students need help with tuition and books. Scholarships like this help make the difference in their lives. And those students, after graduation, contribute and give back to the university and the state.”
—Terri Leith
Dallas Barnes, president of Severn Peanut Co./Hampton Farms, in cooperation with the N.C. Seedsmen’s Association Matching Gift Program, is funding the scholarship with a $25,000 gift. The Seedsmen’s Association is matching Barnes’ gift with an equivalent designation from currently endowed funds in support of the scholarship.
Said Barnes, “The Seedsmen’s Association is a strong group. It’s a great thing for us as a company to invest back in the community and in young people. We’re excited to be partnered with N.C. State.”
Also in attendance were Marian Keech and Elbert Long of the Seedsmen’s Association; Dr. Ken Esbenshade, CALS associate dean and director of Academic Programs; and Dr. Jan Spears, CALS professor of crop science.
“This is a great scholarship program,” said Spears. “Most of these students are from farm families, and these scholarships are a great help to very deserving students.”
Added Esbenshade, “More of our students need help with tuition and books. Scholarships like this help make the difference in their lives. And those students, after graduation, contribute and give back to the university and the state.”
—Terri Leith