Physical Address
304 North Cardinal St.
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
Deadline: Unspecified
The Youth Ag Summit (YAS) takes place every two years. YAS 2021 will take place digitally on November 16-17 followed by a ten-week virtual incubator called “YAS University” from January to March in 2022.
Eligibility:
- 100 young leaders aged 18-25, who are interested in agriculture, international development, environmental stewardship, food security, biotechnology, or farming, will be selected to participate in the 2021 Youth Ag Summit. Participants should be true “agvocates” (advocates for agriculture) who have an innovative project idea about how to solve future food security challenges. During YAS, they will be supported on their journey to turn their ideas into real action!
- Applicants are not required to be farmers – previous delegates have included lawyers, doctors, teachers, and business management student.
Application
- Applicants need to submit an application through the application portal, consisting of:
- An application form where you answer several questions on your experience and motivation.
- A 3-minute video pitch where you explain your specific project idea on “how to feed a hungry planet.” Handwritten applications are not accepted.
Official website: https://www.cropscience.bayer.com/who-we-are/events/youth-ag-summit
