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Monsanto and National Association Farm Broadcasters team up for ag's future
St. Louis and Kansas City, Missouri
November 25, 2003

2004 FARM YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS NOW AVAILABLE

Monsanto Company and the National Association of Farm Broadcasters announced today the details behind the sixth annual Commitment to Agriculture Scholarship program.

The scholarship program is offered by Monsanto, in collaboration with the National Association of Farm Broadcasters, and is open to high school seniors from all 50 states. In order to be eligible for one of the awards, the student applicant must come from farm family and plan to pursue a career in the field of agriculture. One-time awards of $1,500 will be made to 100 high school seniors chosen by an impartial selection committee of agricultural educators and industry leaders.

"We are pleased to partner with Monsanto to give students an opportunity to further their education in agriculture," said Tom Brand, President of the National Association of Farm Broadcasters.

"These scholarships will help prepare the next generation of farm producers and leaders," Brand said.

Since the program's inception in 1999, the Commitment to Agriculture program has awarded 450 students for their devotion to the agriculture industry. Students in 28 states received the first 50 scholarships offered by the program in 1999. The 2000 program was later expanded to include 100 scholarships for students in all 50 states. The scholarship program is supported by funds received through pre-trial settlements involving seed patent infringement cases and, to date, has provided prospective ag students with nearly three quarters of a million dollars in support of their educational vocation.

"Monsanto is pleased to support students who are pursuing a career in agriculture," said Glenn Stith, Vice President of Monsanto U.S. Branded Business, Sales and Marketing.

"Hard working farm families across the country are the reason this industry has been a success in the past and will continue to be one in the future. These families serve as a guiding light for students interested in the industry, and Monsanto is encouraged by their devotion," Stith said.

To qualify, a high school senior must have an average to above-average academic record, plan to enroll as a full-time student in an agriculture-related academic major in an accredited school, and be committed to pursuing a career in agriculture. Applicants will be evaluated on their high school records, standardized test results, extracurricular activities and personal essays submitted as a part of the application process. An independent committee will choose the winners. Applications are currently available through National Association of Farm Broadcasters' stations and networks, public high schools, FFA chapter advisors, Monsanto field sales representatives, as well as retailers and seed dealers that sell Monsanto products. The applications are also posted on the following websites:
o http://www.monsanto.com
o http://www.nafb.com 
o http://www.ffa.org

Application forms must be completed and postmarked by Feb. 15, 2004. Applicants will be notified of the competition results by May 1, 2004.

Monsanto Company is a leading global provider of technology-based solutions and agricultural products that improve farm productivity and food quality.

The National Association of Farm Broadcasters is a 59-year-old organization based in the Kansas City Metro area, Mo. NAFB is dedicated to serving farmers and ranchers with up to the minute agricultural markets, weather and farm news. National Association of Farm Broadcasters' member broadcasters are heard on over 2,000 radio stations nationwide as well as over 100 television stations.

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