One Million Dollars in Grants and Scholarships Keep Young Farmers on the Land through Niman Ranch Next Generation Foundation

October 25, 2021 Niman Ranch

This year, the Niman Ranch Next Generation Foundation, the philanthropic arm of sustainable and humane meat leader Niman Ranch, awarded over $170,000 in scholarships and grants to 39 young farmers and future rural leaders from nine states

One Million Dollars in Grants and Scholarships Keep Young Farmers on the Land through Niman Ranch Next Generation Foundation

October 1, 2021 Niman Ranch

This year, the Niman Ranch Next Generation Foundation, the philanthropic arm of sustainable and humane meat leader Niman Ranch, awarded over $170,000 in scholarships and grants to 39 young farmers and future rural leaders from nine states. With this most recent round of giving, the Foundation has distributed over one million dollars through 363 scholarships and grants since 2006 when the program was started. Recipients use these funds to defray the cost of higher education or invest in getting started on the farm, helping more young farmers stay on the land and support their rural communities.

Niman Ranch Awards Scholarships to 39 Students, Supporting the Next Generation of Sustainable Farmers and Agriculture Leaders

September 26, 2019 Niman Ranch

The Niman Ranch Next Generation Foundation, the philanthropic arm of sustainable agriculture pioneer Niman Ranch, recently awarded 39 scholarships totaling more than $ 140,000 through its annual scholarship program.