Tag: scholarships

The Southeast Produce Council is pleased to announce this year’s SEPC Member Scholarship recipients. They are proud to award 43 scholarships ($64,500) in 2023 thanks to the dedication of their members.

The Southeast Produce Council is proud to announce the recipients of the 2nd annual occurrence of its newest scholarship program – SEPC Fresh Chefs, Salena Chairez, Samantha German and Tyler Custodio.

Wendy McManus of Connect 2 Potential can’t stop talking about the 16 enthusiastic college students who are part of the 2023 Southeast Top Agricultural Recruits Scholarship (STARS) program.

Bobalu Berry Farms Managing partners established an annual scholarship in 2022 to celebrate 60 years in business honoring their grandparents. 

California table grape growers are offering three types of scholarships to graduating high school seniors from the table grape growing regions of California.

During the months of May & June, G&R Farms partnered Virginia Produce and Bushman’s Inc., along with twelve regional and national retail operators throughout the United States to raise nearly $113,000 in scholarship and grant funds for FFA students in 22 states through the Growing America’s Farmer’s (GAF) promotional program.

International Fresh Produce Association is pleased to announce the three recipients of the 2022 Frieda Rapoport Caplan Family Business Scholarships: • Mayra Vazquez, Partner/Director of Businesses Development & Sales, Latin Specialties LLC • Jesse Wiggins, COO & Sales, Wiggins Farms • Bianca Kaprielian, CEO & Co-founder, Fruit World

Harris Teeter partnered with produce supplier Virginia Produce Company of Hillsville, Va. in May and June to raise $18,000 for scholarship and grant funds for FFA students in Virginia through the Growing America’s Farmer’s (GAF) promotional program.

As Bobalu Berry Farms Managing partners continue with their daily walks in their strawberry fields, students in Ventura County are preparing for their walk towards high school diplomas this week.

The Southeast Produce Council is proud to announce its newest scholarship program – SEPC Fresh Chefs.